10 Simple Vibe‑Coding Project Ideas a Vibe Coder Can Actually Ship This Week
Vibe coding works best when the scope is tiny, the feedback is instant, and the dopamine loop is tight.
You don’t need a platform, a micro‑services constellation, or a 40‑page PRD.
You need a bite‑size idea that’s useful, a UI you can demo in a day, and just enough polish to make people smile.
Below are 10 simple, non‑generic vibe coding project ideas—each designed to be shippable in a handful of sessions with an AI co‑pilot.
1) One‑Tap UTM Builder & Link Shrinker
What it is: A tiny page that takes a URL and three fields (source, medium, campaign) and returns a cleaned, canonicalized link with UTMs applied—plus a short link. Copy buttons for “Share to X/LinkedIn/WhatsApp.”
V1 in a nutshell: One form → output two links (long with UTMs, short). Remember the last few presets in local storage. Optional: a QR code button.
Why it’s fresh: Everyone hacks UTMs wrong in Notion or Excel. This makes it frictionless for creators, affiliates, and marketers.
Nice extra: Tag templates (e.g., “newsletter_default”) and a single‑page analytics view for clicks.
2) Split‑the‑Ride Lite (Paste‑a‑Fare → Split)
What it is: You paste a Grab/Uber/Lyft fare or drop a screenshot. The app extracts the price, lets you tap passenger avatars, and suggests a fair split (with rounding so nobody fights over 37 cents).
V1 in a nutshell: Manual input + optional OCR. Equal split + “driver tip pool” toggle. One‑tap share to WhatsApp with a pre‑formatted message.
Why it’s fresh: Real life is messy: different pickup points, cash vs. card. Keep it dead simple but delightful.
Nice extra: “You paid last time” memory using local storage only (no login required).
3) Screenshot → Contact Card
What it is: Drag in a screenshot of a business card, Instagram bio, or a chat profile. Get a clean vCard (name, handle, phone, email) and a one‑tap “Add to Contacts.”
V1 in a nutshell: File drop + simple OCR + field mapping. Edit inline before download. Works offline if you can.
Why it’s fresh: We all screenshot handles and then forget them. This turns screenshots into usable contacts.
Nice extra: Deduping by email/phone and “Add a tag” (e.g., “Bali trip,” “conference”).
4) Micro‑Habit Nudge (Stochastic Reminders)
What it is: Instead of rigid alarms, send small, random‑window pings inside a chosen timeframe. Example: “Between 7–9 PM, remind me once to stretch,” with checkboxes for SMS/WhatsApp/Email.
V1 in a nutshell: Create a habit, choose days + window, pick channel, done. Keep a super minimal streak counter.
Why it’s fresh: Randomization increases adherence for tiny habits and feels less naggy than fixed alarms.
Nice extra: Tiny celebratory GIFs on completion and a weekly email of wins.
5) Parking Pin + Countdown
What it is: Tap one button to save your parking spot with GPS + floor + photo. A timer counts down to meter expiry and gives you a 5‑minute nudge. Share the pin with a friend.
V1 in a nutshell: Big “Save Spot” button → map pin + note + photo. Timer + push or email reminder.
Why it’s fresh: Real‑world pain, zero onboarding, works great as a homescreen PWA.
Nice extra: “Find my car” arrow with distance estimate using the browser’s geolocation.
6) Receipt → Reimbursement Email
What it is: Drop a photo/PDF of a receipt; the app extracts merchant, date, amount, purpose, and generates a pre‑filled reimbursement email with the receipt attached and a tiny summary table.
V1 in a nutshell: Upload → parse → edit fields → copy email body or open default mail client. No accounts required.
Why it’s fresh: Everyone delays reimbursements because formatting is annoying. Remove friction; money shows up sooner.
Nice extra: “Company policy checker” that warns if the amount looks above a simple threshold.
7) Link Preview Fixer (Instant OpenGraph)
What it is: Paste any URL. If that page lacks good Open Graph/Twitter Card tags, generate a clean preview image and host a fallback share page with proper meta so your link unfurls nicely on X/Slack/WhatsApp.
V1 in a nutshell: Input URL → screenshot or template render → hosted share URL with OG tags → copy button.
Why it’s fresh: Broken previews wreck CTR. This gives non‑technical folks a fast fix without asking devs.
Nice extra: Basic brand color/theme detection for the preview image.
8) Thank‑You Note Bot (Human‑Warmth, Zero CRM)
What it is: A no‑login form where you paste a buyer’s name/product and pick a tone. It generates a short, warm thank‑you message you can paste into email/DM. Keep a tiny log so you don’t repeat yourself.
V1 in a nutshell: Two text fields + tone dropdown → copy text. Local storage log with timestamps.
Why it’s fresh: Personal notes lift retention and reviews. Make it dead simple for solo makers.
Nice extra: A little “follow‑up in 7 days” checkbox that sets a reminder.
9) Content Repurposer: Thread → Carousel → Caption
What it is: Paste a long tweet thread or blog snippet. Get three outputs: (1) a clean LinkedIn carousel outline (10 slides), (2) a 60‑second script, and (3) three platform‑specific captions.
V1 in a nutshell: Single textarea in, three text blocks out. No accounts, no assets—just copy‑paste deliverables.
Why it’s fresh: Creators stall on “repurpose” because it’s tedious. This compresses the workflow into one page.
Nice extra: Export a simple PPTX/Canva‑ready slide text file.
10) Quick Poll with Shareable Result Cards
What it is: Create a one‑question poll in seconds. Each option gets a shareable image card that updates the tally when anyone visits. Perfect for Instagram Stories or group chats.
V1 in a nutshell: Poll title + options → link + per‑option card URLs. No auth; rate‑limit by IP; results page is public.
Why it’s fresh: Social‑native, zero friction, and visually fun. Great for teams deciding lunch or audiences picking topics.
Nice extra: “Lock after 24 hours” toggle and a confetti moment when the poll ends.
Tiny Tech Notes (Keep It Light)
Hosting: Vercel/Netlify for instant deploys. Many of these can be static with one edge function.
Auth: Avoid it unless absolutely necessary. If you must, use passkeys or magic links.
State: Prefer local storage for V1. Graduating to a tiny hosted DB (e.g., Supabase) is easy later.
AI: Use models sparingly: OCR for receipts/screenshots, light summarization for content repurpose. Guardrails > tokens.
Polish: One typeface, generous spacing, two sizes of buttons, and a single accent color. Done.
How to Pick (Quick Decision Test)
Can I demo it to a friend today and have them immediately get it?
Can I build a lovable V1 in two or three sessions max?
Does it kill a tiny but recurring annoyance?
Can I measure success with a single number (e.g., links generated, polls closed)?
Is the default experience no‑login?
If you score 4/5, lock scope and go.
Conclusion: Ship Small, Ship Happy
Simple > clever. The projects above are scoped to fit in your week, not your quarter. They solve real annoyances, feel delightful on first use, and avoid heavy backends.
Pick one, commit to a clean single‑page UX, and wire one or two moments of joy (a confetti pop, a playful empty state).
When the vibe is high and the scope is tiny, shipping becomes addictive—and that’s how momentum turns into a portfolio.