Build a [TYPE OF APP] for [WHO]. Core features (MVP only): 1) ... 2) ... 3) ... Stack: whatever is simplest to deploy free. Rules: work in small steps, explain each change in one line, add a README with how to run it, and stop to ask me before adding any paid service.
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Vibe-coding starter spec
Give this to Cursor, Bolt, Lovable or Claude Code before your first prompt.
Who it is for
Non-developers and developers starting an app with an AI coding tool.
How to use it
- Fill in the type of app and who it is for.
- Paste it as your first message to the coding tool.
- Review each step before you accept the change.
The template
Guardrails and human approval
- Review the code before running it, and keep secrets out of the chat.
- The rule about asking before adding paid services only works if you read what the tool asks.
These are practical notes, not legal advice. Templates are provided as is. See section 4 of the Terms.
Works with
- Cursor, Bolt, Lovable, Claude Code: Use as your first message or project instructions.
We have not benchmarked output quality across models. Output varies by model and by what you paste in, so read it before you use it.
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