Beginner-friendly coding environment with proactive AI assistance and educational features

VIBE IDE is a coding environment designed for kids, teens, hobbyists, and anyone learning to code. Unlike professional IDEs that can be intimidating, VIBE IDE features an educational focus, family-friendly features, and an AI assistant ("Cursy") that actively helps without being asked.

• ✅ Monaco Editor - VS Code's powerful editor, made beginner-friendly
• ✅ Multi-Language Support - Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
• ✅ Proactive AI - "Cursy" makes observations and suggestions
• ✅ Educational Focus - Learn while you code
• ✅ Form-Based Setup - Visual forms guide project creation
• ✅ Project Type Rules - AI knows your project context
• ✅ Family Plans - Multiple users, parent dashboards
• ✅ Gamification - Achievements, streaks, challenges

Built on the GameForge IDE Alpha codebase, which provides:

• Electron desktop app framework
• Monaco Editor integration
• File tree system
• Project structure
• Template system foundation

• Kids learning to code (10+)
• Teens/young adults starting out
• Hobbyists and amateurs
• People intimidated by professional IDEs
• Families learning together
• Students in coding courses

• Electron - Desktop app framework
• Monaco Editor - Code editing
• Node.js - File system operations
• AI Integration - Proactive AI assistant

# Development mode (with DevTools)
npm run dev

# Production mode
npm start

Status: 🟡 Planning Phase

See PROJECT_JOURNAL.md for complete roadmap and specifications.

vs. VS Code: Beginner-friendly, educational focus, proactive AI, family plans vs. Cursor: For beginners, not professionals, educational, family-friendly vs. Scratch/Blockly: Real code, not blocks, professional tools, beginner-friendly

VIBE IDE is the foundation for a complete learning ecosystem:

• VIBE IDE - The tool
• Vibe Coding Academy - The education platform
• Family Plans - Learn together
• Community - Share projects, get help, celebrate wins

Built with ❤️ by Damian & Cursy
Team DC 🚀
FutureVision Labs