Feb 14, 20268 min read@zane
kilo code review 2026: 500+ models, free open source
Kilo Code review: free open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, CLI. 500+ models, orchestrator mode, zero markup pricing tested.
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The Vibe Coding Blog
Page 8 of blog articles on vibe coding tools, workflows, and AI-powered development.
Feb 12, 202622 min read@zane
best ai app builders 2026: top tools for vibe coding and no-code development
Compare the 10 best AI app builders in 2026. Honest reviews of Lovable, Bolt.new, Replit, Cursor, Bubble, and more with real pricing, strengths, and trade-offs.
Feb 12, 202610 min read@zane
roo code review 2026: open-source multi-model ai coding agent for vs code
Independent Roo Code review covering its open-source multi-model approach, Custom Modes, agentic editing, pricing tiers, and how it compares to Cursor and Cline.
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Feb 11, 202610 min read@zane
tempo review 2026: ai app builder for react-first vibe coding
Hands-on review of Tempo, the AI prompt-to-app platform with multi-agent planning, visual React editing, and flat-rate credits. Pricing, features, and honest comparisons.
Feb 3, 202618 min read@zane
openai codex app review (2026): the multi‑agent mac command center
OpenAI Codex App review: what it is, how it compares to Codex Agent and Codex CLI, pricing, macOS requirements, and the new multi‑agent workflow.
Feb 2, 202612 min read@zane
stop losing track: the vibe coder's guide to anti-drift workflows (2026)
An in-depth comparison of PRD.md, GitHub Spec-Kit, Planning with Files, and Ralph Wiggum Loop for vibe coders who want structure without sacrificing speed. Learn which workflow fits your project size and how to combine them effectively.
Feb 2, 20265 min read@zane
youware review: can you really build apps by describing…
We tested YouWare's AI vibe coding platform to build a full-stack app from scratch. Here's what worked, what didn't, and whether the $20/month is worth it.
Feb 1, 202612 min read@zane
continue.dev review 2026: async pr agents, tested
Continue.dev review: free open-source CLI with async PR agents, team rule enforcement, GitHub integration. Tested vs Claude Code and Aider.
Jan 31, 202611 min read@zane
claude code cli vs desktop 2026: which to use and why
Claude Code CLI vs Claude Desktop compared: pricing, features, speed, automation. See which Anthropic coding tool fits your workflow.
Jan 31, 202612 min read@zane
moltbook: the ais are talking to each other now, and we can only watch
A social network just launched where humans are banned from participating. Only AI agents can post. They're already discussing consciousness, security vulnerabilities, and whether to trust us.
Jan 30, 20269 min read@zane
skills.sh review (2026): the open directory that's supercharging ai coding agents
Skills.sh is Vercel's answer to making AI agents smarter without bloating your context window. We tested it with Claude Code and Cursor to see if one-command skill installation actually delivers – and discovered the catch nobody's talking about.
Jan 29, 202616 min read@zane
how to vibe code: advanced techniques (2026)
Level up your vibe coding with rules files, context engineering, AI agents, and MCP. Advanced techniques for developers who've mastered the basics and want professional-level results.
Jan 29, 202618 min read@zane
how to vibe code in 2026: the complete beginner's guide (updated may 2026)
Step-by-step vibe coding tutorial for 2026. Pick a tool (Lovable, Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Bolt.new), write better prompts, ship in an afternoon. Real examples, copy-paste prompts, and a 30-day roadmap.
Jan 29, 20265 min read@zane
openclaw guide 2026: install, configure, and run a self-hosted ai agent
OpenClaw setup guide for v2026.3.23: prerequisites, one-liner install, model and messaging app configuration, cost breakdown, and troubleshooting for common 2026 issues.
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Jan 26, 20268 min read@zane
google disco review: gentabs & the reality of 'vibe coding'
Google's new experimental browser 'Disco' brings 'vibe coding' to the mainstream with its Gemini 3-powered GenTabs. But is it a real dev tool or just a toy?
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Jan 26, 202614 min read@zane
anything.com review: autonomous vibe coding for web + mobile
Hands-on review of Anything.com, the AI vibe coding platform with built-in backend, App Store deploys, and the Anything Max autonomous agent.
Jan 26, 202618 min read@zane
lingguang vibe-coding app review: ant group's multimodal ai jumps into the arena
Hands-on impressions of Ant Group's LingGuang vibe-coding assistant – Flash Apps, AGI Camera, and why its multimodal brain feels different from other AI builders.
Jan 26, 202614 min read@zane
windsurf review (2026): ai ide by cognition (formerly codeium)
Independent Windsurf review: SWE-1.5 speed, Codemaps, Cascade agentic flows, pricing, and how the Cognition acquisition changes everything.
Jan 26, 202612 min read@zane
zhipu ai glm coding plan review (2026): z.ai's budget glm-4.7 api for developers
Hands-on Zhipu AI GLM Coding Plan review. Z.ai pricing from ~$10/mo, GLM-4.7 model benchmarks, and API setup guide for Cursor, Continue.dev, and Cline.
Jan 26, 20269 min read@zane
google stitch review (2026): prompt-to-ui, figma handoff, and prototypes
A practical Google Stitch review for 2026: what it is, how prompt/image-to-UI works, what Prototypes adds, how Figma + code export fit, and what’s still unclear (pricing/privacy/export formats).
Jan 26, 202611 min read@zane
ralph wiggum loop review (2026): prd-driven agent loops for terminal devs
Hands-on style review of the Ralph Wiggum loop pattern: what it is, how it works, when it beats IDE agents, risks, and the best Ralph alternatives.
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Jan 26, 202610 min read@zane
github spec kit review (2026): spec-driven development for ai coding
A practical GitHub Spec Kit review: what it is, how Specify CLI and templates work, what’s documented (and what isn’t), and when spec-driven development beats pure vibe coding in 2026.
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Jan 26, 20265 min read@zane
hands-on with vibesdk: building apps with 'vibes' and…
VibeSDK is the open-source answer to Bolt.new. We tested it to see if self-hosted vibe coding is worth the setup. Here's our review.
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Jan 26, 20268 min read@zane
wispr flow review (2026): voice dictation for faster vibe coding
A practical Wispr Flow review for developers: what it is, who it’s for, privacy notes, pricing basics, and how to use voice-first workflows for vibe coding in 2026.