Vibecoded

Vibecoded is an adjective describing software written primarily via AI prompting · a shorthand for 'built with vibe coding'. It usually implies AI tools like Cursor, Lovable, Bolt, or v0 did most of the typing, with a human directing intent and reviewing output.

In plain English

'Vibecoded' = the AI wrote most of it. Sometimes complimentary, sometimes a warning about code quality.

Why it matters

The term carries a quality signal both ways. In shipping-culture contexts it's a badge of speed; in security contexts it's a flag for extra review. Vibecoded apps are the primary use case for tools like SimplyScan · they're built fast, and the security review happens after the fact.

Related terms

• vibe coding
• ai app security
• prompt injection

Frequently asked

Is 'vibecoded' a compliment?

Depends on the audience. To indie hackers, yes. To a security auditor, it's a signal to look closely.

Can you tell if code is vibecoded?

Not reliably from output alone. Verbose comments, over-abstraction, and near-identical UI patterns are weak signals.