WIP
I turned my to-do list into Pac-Man.
The tasks become ghosts. I tried building it with Lovable, then kept going with other AI tools. Here’s the original prompt and what happened next.
Read the build storyVibe Code with Matt
Build something
you wish existed.
Hey, I’m Matt. I use AI to build apps, solve problems, and occasionally make my to-do list harder by turning it into a video game.
I share what I tried, what worked, and what needed another attempt. If you’ve got an idea and no clue where to start, you’re in good company.
Made by Matt
Vibe Coding Project Examples
Working prototype
One day. One hackathon. A lot of missing citations.
For CiteMap, I took a problem from my SEO work and built a prototype to show where brands are missing from AI answers.
Read the build storyYour turn
What does your
idea need next?
Choosing the tools can take longer than building the thing. I’ve organized my guides around what you’re trying to do, with my picks and the tradeoffs.
Explore all tool guidesStill at the blank-page stage? Here’s how I’d pick a first project.
- Let people log in Accounts, passwords, and all that fun stuff.
- Take a payment Turn “I’d pay for that” into a checkout.
- Save your app’s data Give it a memory beyond the current tab.
- Build an email list Keep in touch with the people who show up.
- Check your app’s security Before you invite the whole internet in.
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