This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Martins Gouveia
This tutorial provides you with valuable information on a set of tools to use for vibe coding in React.
Vibe coding is a term coined by Andrej Karpathy in February 2025. He said, “Where you fully give in to the vibes, embrace exponentials, and forget that the code even exists … I just see stuff, say stuff, run stuff, and copy/paste stuff, and it mostly works.”
AI tools are everywhere, and it seems like five new ones pop up every day. Let’s take a look at some of the more helpful tools to help you vibe code in React.
1. GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot is an AI assistant that lives inside your code editor. It reads your comments or code and suggests complete functions, snippets or tests. GitHub Copilot is especially useful when it comes to:
- Writing repetitive or boilerplate code.
- Getting suggestions for functions or snippets based on simple descriptions.
- Learning how to use new libraries or APIs.
- Prototyping ideas without starting from scratch.
2. v0.dev
v0 is a pair programmer that lets you describe your ideas in natural language and generates both the code and UI for your project. Anything you create with v0 can be deployed to Vercel.
You can use v0 to build anything from a basic landing page to a full-stack app:
- Landing pages
- Full-stack apps
- Blogs
- Chatbots
- Data analysis
- Customer support
- Solve problems
- Generate ideas
- Research keywords
- Draft email campaigns
v0 is free to use and you can get started with it by creating an account on v0.dev. v0 offers additional Premium and Ultra plans.
3. Bolt
Bolt is an AI-powered builder for websites, web apps, and mobile apps.
Simply type your idea into the chat, click the arrow icon, and Bolt will transform your idea into a working product in minutes.
With a single prompt, you can build:
- Stunning websites like landing pages, personal and corporate websites, e-commerce shops, and more
- Powerful web apps such as project management tools, job boards, CRMs, SaaS platforms, booking platforms, and beyond
- Versatile mobile apps including games, productivity tools, social apps, workout planners, and whatever you imagine next
What can you build?
You can use a wide range of JavaScript-based web frameworks and integrations with other tools to build your app. Bolt integrates with:
- Figma for design.
- Netlify for publishing and hosting.
- Supabase for databases, authentication, and file storage.
- GitHub for version control, backups, and collaboration.
- Expo for mobile application development.
- Stripe for payment handling.
4. Cursor
Cursor is a version of VS Code that comes with a built-in AI assistant. It can edit, refactor or explain your code whenever you ask. Since Cursor is a code editor, you can install it directly on your machine. Cursor is especially helpful for:
- Improving and cleaning up existing code.
- Adding features like async functions or error handling.
- Debugging tricky parts of larger projects.
- Keeping your code organized and easy to maintain.
5. Prompt Boost
Transform simple prompts into powerful, context-rich instructions that help GitHub Copilot understand exactly what you need. This extension enhances your prompts by adding relevant technical context, best practices, and specific requirements that lead to better, more accurate responses.
Why Prompt Boost?
Turn basic prompts into comprehensive instructions
Get more accurate and relevant responses from GitHub Copilot
Save time by automating prompt enhancement
Improve consistency in AI-generated code
Conclusion
Vibe coding helps you quickly turn ideas into working code without getting lost in syntax or boilerplate. It’s about collaborating with AI to speed up development and keep your focus on what matters most: building cool stuff.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Martins Gouveia