50 Vibe Coding Prompts That Actually Work

Let's be honest: most vibe coding prompts are garbage.

You copy them from some random blog, paste them into your AI tool of choice, and get... something that vaguely resembles a UI if you squint hard enough. The buttons are misaligned. The colors clash. The spacing looks like someone threw darts at a stylesheet.

I've been there. After testing over 200 prompts across dozens of projects, I finally figured out what separates vibe coding prompts that work from the ones that waste your time.

Key Takeaways:

• Great vibe coding prompts include 4 elements: identity, audience, features, and aesthetic
• Specific technical constraints beat vague descriptions every time
• The prompts in this guide are tested and ready to copy-paste

In This Article

• Why Most Prompts Fail
• The Anatomy of a Working Prompt
• Landing Page Prompts
• Dashboard & Admin Prompts
• Form & Input Prompts
• Navigation & Layout Prompts
• Debugging & Iteration Prompts
• FAQ

Why Most Prompts Fail

Here's the uncomfortable truth: the problem isn't the AI. It's how we talk to it.

Most people write prompts like they're ordering coffee. "Make me a landing page. Make it look good. Blue colors would be nice." And then they're shocked when the output looks like a MySpace page from 2008.

The three prompt killers:

1. Vague aesthetic descriptions - "Make it modern" means nothing. Modern like Apple? Modern like Stripe? Modern like that brutalist design trend nobody asked for?

2. Missing technical context - If you don't specify Tailwind vs vanilla CSS, responsive behavior, or component libraries, the AI guesses. And AI guesses are... creative.

3. No audience definition - A landing page for enterprise software looks completely different from one for a consumer app. The AI can't read your mind (yet).

If you're new to this whole approach, check out our beginner's guide to vibe coding first. It'll save you a lot of headaches.

The Anatomy of a Working Prompt

After months of trial and error, I've landed on a formula that works roughly 80% of the time. That's not perfect, but it's a massive improvement over the 20% success rate of random prompts.

The 4-Part Framework:

Element	What It Does	Example
Identity	Defines what you're building	"A pricing page for a SaaS product"
Audience	Who will use this	"Targeting technical founders and developers"
Features	Specific functionality	"3-tier pricing with toggle for monthly/annual"
Aesthetic	Visual constraints	"Minimal design, Inter font, indigo accent color"

Here's what this looks like in practice:

Build a pricing page for a SaaS product targeting technical founders.
Include 3 pricing tiers (Starter, Pro, Enterprise) with monthly/annual toggle.
Each tier shows: price, feature list (5-7 items), and CTA button.
Use minimal design with plenty of whitespace, Inter font, and indigo-600 as accent.
React + Tailwind CSS. Make the Pro tier visually emphasized as "Most Popular".

See the difference? You're giving the AI enough context to make smart decisions while leaving room for creativity where it matters.

For a deeper dive into this concept, our complete prompt templates collection has over 300 templates organized by component type.

Landing Page Prompts (10 Templates)

Landing pages are where vibe coding really shines. You can go from zero to shipped in under 30 minutes with the right prompts.

1. SaaS Hero Section

Build a hero section for a developer tool that automates code reviews.
Targeting: senior developers and engineering managers at mid-size companies.
Include: headline (benefit-focused), subheadline, email capture form, and product screenshot placeholder.
Style: dark mode, gradient text on headline, subtle grid background pattern.
React + Tailwind. Make the CTA button pulse gently to draw attention.

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2. Feature Grid

Create a features section showcasing 6 product features in a responsive grid.
Product: AI writing assistant for content marketers.
Each feature card: icon, title, 2-line description.
Layout: 3 columns on desktop, 2 on tablet, 1 on mobile.
Style: light background, cards with subtle shadow on hover, emerald accent color.
Use Lucide icons. React + Tailwind.

3. Social Proof Bar

Build a horizontal logo bar showing "Trusted by" company logos.
Include: 6 placeholder logos, subtle animation that scrolls logos infinitely.
Above logos: "Trusted by 500+ teams worldwide" text.
Style: grayscale logos that colorize on hover, light gray background.
React + Tailwind + Framer Motion for smooth scroll animation.

4. Pricing Table with Toggle

Build a pricing section with monthly/annual toggle and 3 tiers.
Tiers: Free ($0), Pro ($29/mo or $290/yr), Team ($79/mo or $790/yr).
Each tier: price, billing period, 6 features with check/x icons, CTA button.
Highlight Pro as "Most Popular" with accent border and badge.
Style: clean cards, rounded corners, slate-900 for text, violet-600 accent.
React + Tailwind. Annual prices should show "Save 17%" badge.

5. Testimonial Carousel

Create a testimonial carousel showing customer quotes.
Each slide: large quote text, customer photo (placeholder), name, title, company.
Include: navigation arrows, dot indicators, auto-advance every 5 seconds.
Style: centered layout, large quote marks as decorative element, fade transitions.
React + Tailwind. Make it accessible with keyboard navigation.

For more landing page inspiration, our AI landing page prompts guide has 50+ additional templates covering every section type.

6. CTA Section (Bottom of Page)

Build a final CTA section for bottom of landing page.
Headline: "Ready to [benefit]?" format with gradient text.
Include: email input field, primary CTA button, secondary text link.
Add trust element: "No credit card required. Free 14-day trial."
Style: dark gradient background (slate-900 to slate-800), centered layout.
React + Tailwind. Add subtle floating animation to the form container.

7. Problem-Solution Section

Create a "Before/After" comparison section for a project management tool.
Left side (Before): 3 pain points with red X icons, darker styling.
Right side (After): 3 benefits with green check icons, lighter styling.
Center: product screenshot connecting both sides.
Style: contrasting backgrounds, clear visual hierarchy.
React + Tailwind. Add subtle entrance animations on scroll.

8. Feature Comparison Table

Build a feature comparison table with 4 products/tiers as columns.
Rows: 12 features grouped into 3 categories (Core, Advanced, Support).
Use check, X, and "Limited" indicators for features.
Sticky header row with tier names and prices.
Style: alternating row colors, highlighted "Recommended" column.
React + Tailwind. Make horizontally scrollable on mobile.

9. FAQ Accordion

Create an FAQ section with expandable accordions.
Include: 8 common questions about a subscription service.
Only one answer visible at a time (close others when opening new one).
Style: clean borders, smooth expand/collapse animation, plus/minus icons.
React + Tailwind + Framer Motion. Add smooth height animation.

10. Footer with Newsletter

Build a comprehensive footer with 4 column layout.
Column 1: Logo, tagline, social media icons.
Columns 2-4: Link groups (Product, Company, Resources).
Bottom: newsletter signup form, copyright, legal links.
Style: dark background, light text, hover states for links.
React + Tailwind. Fully responsive (stacked on mobile).

Dashboard & Admin Prompts (10 Templates)

Dashboards are trickier because they need to handle real data patterns. Here are prompts that account for that complexity.

11. Analytics Overview

Build a dashboard overview with 4 KPI cards and 2 charts.
KPIs: Total Revenue, Active Users, Conversion Rate, Avg Order Value.
Each KPI: value, percentage change (with up/down arrow), sparkline.
Charts: Revenue line chart (last 7 days), Traffic sources donut chart.
Style: clean white cards, subtle shadows, green/red for positive/negative.
React + Tailwind + Recharts. Use mock data.

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12. Data Table with Actions

Create a user management table with sorting and filtering.
Columns: Avatar, Name, Email, Role (badge), Status, Last Active, Actions.
Actions dropdown: Edit, Suspend, Delete (with confirmation).
Include: search bar, role filter dropdown, pagination (10/25/50 per page).
Style: hover states on rows, sticky header, zebra striping.
React + Tailwind + TanStack Table. Mock data for 50 users.

13. Sidebar Navigation

Build a collapsible admin sidebar with nested navigation.
Sections: Dashboard, Users (with sub-items), Content, Analytics, Settings.
Include: logo at top, collapse toggle, user profile at bottom.
Active state: highlighted background and accent left border.
Style: dark sidebar (slate-900), icons from Lucide, smooth collapse animation.
React + Tailwind + Framer Motion. Persist collapsed state.

14. Stats Card Grid

Create a grid of 6 stat cards for e-commerce dashboard.
Stats: Orders Today, Revenue, Pending Orders, Low Stock Items, Returns, New Customers.
Each card: icon, label, large number, small trend indicator.
Layout: 3x2 on desktop, 2x3 on tablet, stacked on mobile.
Style: white cards, colored icon backgrounds, consistent padding.
React + Tailwind. Add skeleton loading states.

15. Activity Feed

Build a real-time activity feed showing recent system events.
Event types: user signup, purchase, support ticket, error.
Each item: icon, description, timestamp, user avatar (if applicable).
Include: "Load more" button, new activity badge counter.
Style: vertical timeline with connecting line, type-specific icon colors.
React + Tailwind. Add fade-in animation for new items.

We have a dedicated AI dashboard prompts guide with 40+ additional templates if you're building admin panels.

16. Settings Panel

Build a settings page with grouped form sections.
Sections: Profile (avatar, name, email), Notifications (toggles), Security (2FA), Billing.
Include: save button (sticky at bottom), unsaved changes warning.
Style: card-based sections, clear labels, consistent spacing.
React + Tailwind + React Hook Form. Add form validation.

17. Modal with Multi-Step Form

Create a modal for creating a new project with 3 steps.
Step 1: Project name, description, category dropdown.
Step 2: Team member selection (multi-select with avatars).
Step 3: Review and confirm.
Include: progress indicator, back/next buttons, close confirmation.
Style: centered modal, blurred backdrop, smooth step transitions.
React + Tailwind + Framer Motion.

18. Notification Center

Build a notification dropdown panel triggered by bell icon.
Tab filters: All, Unread, Mentions.
Each notification: avatar, title, preview text, timestamp, read indicator.
Include: "Mark all read" button, link to full notification center.
Style: dropdown panel with shadow, smooth open animation, hover states.
React + Tailwind + Framer Motion. Position relative to trigger icon.

19. Quick Search (Cmd+K)

Build a command palette search triggered by Cmd+K.
Sections: Recent, Pages, Actions, Users (searchable).
Each result: icon, label, shortcut (if applicable).
Include: keyboard navigation, highlighted selection, search highlighting.
Style: centered modal, subtle backdrop blur, instant filtering.
React + Tailwind. Focus trap when open.

20. Empty State

Create an empty state component for when there's no data.
Variants: no search results, no items yet, error state.
Include: illustration placeholder, heading, description, CTA button.
Style: centered, adequate whitespace, muted colors, action button prominent.
React + Tailwind. Make variants switchable via props.

Form & Input Prompts (10 Templates)

Forms are where most AI-generated UIs fall apart. These prompts address the common failure points.

21. Multi-Step Signup Form

Build a 3-step signup form with progress indicator.
Step 1: Email and password (with strength indicator).
Step 2: Personal info (name, company, role dropdown).
Step 3: Preferences (checkboxes for notifications, interests).
Include: validation on each step, ability to go back, data persistence.
Style: clean card layout, clear step indicator, disabled next until valid.
React + Tailwind + React Hook Form + Zod validation.

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22. Contact Form with Validation

Create a contact form with real-time validation.
Fields: Name, Email, Subject (dropdown), Message (textarea), File attachment.
Validation: required fields, email format, message min 20 chars.
Include: success state, error states, loading state on submit.
Style: floating labels, red border on error, green check on valid.
React + Tailwind + React Hook Form.

23. Credit Card Input

Build a credit card input component with formatting.
Fields: Card number (with auto-spacing), expiry (MM/YY), CVV, cardholder name.
Include: card type detection (Visa, Mastercard, etc), card preview that updates live.
Validation: Luhn algorithm for card number, future date for expiry.
Style: single card-shaped container, card brand icon display.
React + Tailwind. Mask sensitive input appropriately.

24. Search with Autocomplete

Create a search input with typeahead suggestions.
Features: debounced search, loading indicator, recent searches.
Results: grouped by category (Products, Articles, Users).
Include: keyboard navigation, clear button, "no results" state.
Style: dropdown attached to input, highlighted matching text.
React + Tailwind + useSWR for data fetching. Mock API endpoint.

25. Date Range Picker

Build a date range picker for filtering reports.
Features: calendar popup, preset ranges (Today, Last 7 days, This month, Custom).
Include: visual selection of range on calendar, clear button.
Constraints: can't select future dates, max range 90 days.
Style: clean calendar grid, selected range highlighted.
React + Tailwind + date-fns. Accessible with keyboard.

For more form patterns, our AI form prompts guide covers 35+ templates including complex scenarios.

26. Address Autocomplete

Create an address input with Google Places-style autocomplete.
Show suggestions as user types (mock data for demo).
When selected: auto-fill street, city, state, zip into separate fields.
Include: manual entry mode toggle, clear button.
Style: dropdown suggestions with address formatting.
React + Tailwind. Show loading state while "fetching" suggestions.

27. Tag Input

Build a tag input component for adding multiple items.
Features: add on Enter or comma, remove with backspace or X, max 10 tags.
Include: duplicate prevention, suggestions dropdown while typing.
Validation: min 1 tag required, max 20 chars per tag.
Style: pills inside input, focus state, full width responsive.
React + Tailwind. Accessible tag removal.

28. File Upload Zone

Create a file upload component with drag and drop.
Accept: images only (jpg, png, gif), max 5MB per file, max 5 files.
Show: preview thumbnails, upload progress bars, remove button.
States: drag over highlight, uploading, error, complete.
Style: dashed border zone, centered icon and text when empty.
React + Tailwind. Show file size validation errors inline.

29. Rating Input

Build a star rating input component (1-5 stars).
Features: hover preview, click to select, half-star support optional.
Include: clear button, optional text label ("Excellent", "Good", etc).
Style: golden stars, smooth hover transitions, touch-friendly size.
React + Tailwind. Keyboard accessible with arrow keys.

30. Quantity Selector

Create a quantity selector for e-commerce cart.
Features: +/- buttons, direct number input, min 1, max 99.
Include: disabled states at min/max, debounced onChange.
Style: compact inline design, clear button states.
React + Tailwind. Input should accept only numbers.

Navigation & Layout Prompts (10 Templates)

These prompts handle the structural components that hold everything together.

31. Responsive Navbar

Build a responsive navbar with mobile hamburger menu.
Desktop: Logo, nav links (5 items), search icon, user dropdown, CTA button.
Mobile: Logo, hamburger, slide-in drawer with all items.
Include: active state for current page, dropdown for user profile.
Style: sticky, white background with shadow on scroll.
React + Tailwind + Framer Motion. Close mobile menu on route change.

32. Mega Menu

Create a mega menu dropdown for an e-commerce site.
Trigger: "Shop" nav item hover/click.
Content: 4-column layout with categories, featured products, promotional banner.
Include: smooth open animation, closes on click outside.
Style: full-width dropdown, subtle shadow, category icons.
React + Tailwind + Framer Motion. Works with keyboard navigation.

33. Breadcrumb Navigation

Build a breadcrumb component with truncation for long paths.
Features: home icon, separator arrows, current page not linked.
Truncation: show first item, ellipsis, last 2 items when > 4 levels.
Include: schema markup for SEO, responsive (hide middle on mobile).
Style: small text, subtle separators, hover underline on links.
React + Tailwind. Accepts array of {label, href} objects.

34. Tab Navigation

Create a tab component with 4 tabs and content panels.
Features: URL sync (tabs change URL hash), animated underline indicator.
Include: keyboard navigation (arrow keys), lazy load tab content.
Style: horizontal tabs, bottom border indicator that slides.
React + Tailwind + Framer Motion. Content fade transition.

35. Pagination Component

Build a pagination component for long data lists.
Features: prev/next buttons, page numbers, jump to page input.
Smart display: show first, last, current +/- 1, ellipsis for gaps.
Include: "Showing X-Y of Z items" text, items per page selector.
Style: consistent button sizing, disabled states, current page highlight.
React + Tailwind. Accessible with proper aria labels.

36. Two-Column Layout

Create a page layout with fixed sidebar and scrollable main content.
Sidebar: fixed position, 280px width, full height.
Main: scrollable, max-width container, proper padding.
Include: mobile behavior (sidebar becomes overlay drawer).
Style: sidebar dark, main light, clear visual separation.
React + Tailwind. Persist sidebar collapse state.

37. Masonry Grid

Build a masonry grid layout for displaying mixed-size content.
Items: image cards with varying aspect ratios (mock 12 items).
Features: responsive columns (4/3/2/1 based on viewport).
Include: hover overlay with title, smooth layout transitions.
Style: consistent gaps, rounded corners on cards.
React + Tailwind + CSS columns or react-masonry-css.

38. Fixed Header + Scrollable Body

Create a layout with fixed header, fixed footer, scrollable middle.
Header: 64px, contains nav and user info.
Footer: 48px, contains status info.
Body: fills remaining space, independent scroll.
Style: subtle borders between sections, proper z-index layering.
React + Tailwind. Works correctly on all viewport sizes.

39. Split View Layout

Build a split view like email clients with resizable panes.
Left pane: list items (250px min, 400px max width).
Right pane: detail view (fills remaining space).
Include: drag handle to resize, responsive (stacked on mobile).
Style: subtle border divider, smooth resize transitions.
React + Tailwind + react-resizable-panels.

40. Footer Navigation

Create a 4-column footer with sitemap and legal links.
Columns: Company, Products, Resources, Connect (social links).
Bottom row: copyright, privacy policy, terms, cookie settings.
Include: back to top button (smooth scroll).
Style: dark background, organized link groups, social icons.
React + Tailwind. Fully responsive grid.

Debugging & Iteration Prompts (10 Templates)

Here's what nobody tells you: vibe coding is 50% generating and 50% fixing. These prompts help with the fixing part.

If you want a complete debugging workflow, check out our prompt iteration guide for the full 5-step process.

41. Fix Responsive Breakpoints

The current component breaks on tablet (768px-1024px).
On mobile: single column layout ✓
On desktop: 3-column grid ✓
On tablet: grid overflows horizontally ✗

Fix the responsive behavior so tablet shows 2 columns.
Keep all existing styling, only modify responsive classes.

42. Fix Z-Index Layering

The modal backdrop appears above the modal content.
The dropdown menu appears behind the header.

Establish a z-index system:
- Base content: z-0
- Sticky header: z-10
- Dropdown menus: z-20
- Modal backdrop: z-40
- Modal content: z-50

Apply to existing components without breaking current layout.

43. Improve Loading States

Current component shows blank white space while data loads.
Add proper loading states:
1. Skeleton placeholders matching content layout
2. Subtle shimmer animation
3. Staggered skeleton reveal for lists
4. Preserve layout dimensions to prevent layout shift.

Use Tailwind's animate-pulse or custom shimmer effect.

44. Fix Form Validation UX

Current form has validation issues:
- Errors only show on submit (should show on blur)
- Error messages are small and hard to see
- No indication of which fields are required

Fix to:
- Validate on blur after first interaction
- Show clear error messages below fields
- Add required indicators (*) to labels
- Add success checkmarks for valid fields

45. Add Keyboard Navigation

Current dropdown menu only works with mouse clicks.
Add full keyboard accessibility:
- Enter/Space to open dropdown
- Arrow keys to navigate options
- Enter to select, Escape to close
- Focus trap when open
- Focus returns to trigger on close

Use proper ARIA roles and attributes.

46. Fix Dark Mode Inconsistencies

Dark mode has issues:
- Some text is unreadable (dark on dark)
- Borders don't change color
- Some components ignore theme

Audit and fix all components to properly respond to dark mode.
Use Tailwind dark: variants consistently.
Background: dark:bg-slate-900
Text: dark:text-slate-100
Borders: dark:border-slate-700

47. Optimize Animation Performance

Current animations are janky on lower-end devices.
Issues: using margin/padding for movement, animating layout properties.

Refactor animations to use transform and opacity only.
Add will-change hints where appropriate.
Use Framer Motion's layout animations for size changes.
Add reduced-motion media query support.

48. Fix Scroll Behavior

Issues with current scroll implementation:
- Modal doesn't prevent body scroll
- Scroll position lost on navigation
- No smooth scroll to anchor links

Fix:
- Body scroll lock when modal open (use body-scroll-lock)
- Preserve scroll position with layout preservation
- Add smooth scroll for all internal anchor links

49. Improve Error States

Current error handling is minimal.
Add comprehensive error states:
- API error: show retry button with error message
- Network offline: show offline indicator
- 404 in list: show empty state with action
- Form error: inline errors + summary at top

Each error should have: icon, message, and recovery action.

50. Meta-Prompt: Code Review

Review this component for:
1. Accessibility (ARIA, keyboard nav, focus management)
2. Performance (unnecessary re-renders, missing memoization)
3. Responsive design (all breakpoints covered)
4. Error handling (loading, error, empty states)
5. TypeScript types (any types, missing interfaces)

List issues found and provide fixes in order of priority.

Bonus: Build Your Own Prompt Library

Here's my hot take: the best vibe coding prompts are the ones you create yourself.

Start with these 50 as templates. Then modify them based on:

• Your preferred tech stack
• Your company's design system
• Common patterns you keep rebuilding

We wrote a whole guide on building your own prompt library if you want to go deeper. It includes a folder structure and 10 starter templates you can customize.

The goal isn't to have a prompt for every possible UI. It's to have prompts for your most common UIs that you can grab, tweak, and ship in minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a vibe coding prompt actually work?

The best prompts include four elements: what you're building (identity), who it's for (audience), specific features and functionality, and concrete aesthetic constraints. Vague prompts like "make it look good" fail because the AI has no reference point for what "good" means to you.

How many prompts do I need to try before getting good output?

With well-structured prompts using the 4-part framework, you'll typically get usable output on the first or second try. Vague prompts often require 5-10 iterations. The time spent writing a detailed prompt upfront saves significantly more time than iterating on bad output.

Should I include specific technologies in my prompts?

Yes. Specifying "React + Tailwind CSS" or "use Recharts for graphs" dramatically improves output quality. Without these constraints, the AI might generate vanilla JavaScript, inline styles, or incompatible library combinations that require heavy refactoring.

How do I fix AI-generated code that's almost right?

Use debugging prompts that clearly describe what's wrong and what you expect. Instead of "this looks bad," say "the modal appears behind the header - fix z-index so modal is z-50 and header is z-10." Specific problem descriptions get specific solutions.

Can I use these prompts with any AI coding tool?

These prompts work with any AI that generates frontend code - Fardino, Claude, GPT-4, and others. The principles (specificity, structure, context) apply universally. You may need to adjust technical constraints based on what each tool supports.

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