Inspiration
Vibe coding is exploding, empowering a new wave of non-technical creators to build software without traditional code. But when these creators sit down to start, they’re overwhelmed by messy ideas, unclear plans, and a blank canvas. We wanted to create something that turns this chaos into clarity — effortlessly.
What it does
ThunderOS acts as a product strategist and vibe coding co-pilot. It transforms raw, messy app ideas into crystal-clear, actionable development blueprints. Then, it guides you through execution with real-time AI prompt playlists inside your favorite vibe coding tools, like Bolt. Thunder turns "What should I build next?" into "Shipped."
How we built it
We designed a two-part system:
- Web App: A guided AI experience that takes users from vague ideas to detailed product specifications and phased plans.
- Chrome Extension: A smart co-pilot that feeds optimized prompts into Bolt.new and reacts to responses in real-time, helping users execute seamlessly.
Our team combined advanced prompt engineering, generative AI workflows, and a bit of inpsiration from Dribbble (https://dribbble.com/shots/25706500-Lumeo-AI-Assistant) which Bolt replicated like a pro!
Challenges we ran into
- Designing a prompt system that adapts in real time to different coding environments.
- Balancing simplicity and flexibility to avoid overwhelming first-time builders.
- Ensuring seamless cross-platform support while keeping the experience lightweight.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
- Turning complex product thinking into an accessible, guided journey for any creator.
- Creating a truly adaptive prompt playlist that feels like a human mentor sitting next to you.
- Seamlessly integrating with vibe coding tools without forcing users to abandon their favorite workflows.
- Building an ecosystem that empowers new makers to ship confidently.
What we learned
- Even the most enthusiastic creators struggle without structure and guidance.
- The magic of AI isn’t just in generation, but in making people feel supported and confident.
- Clear product strategy is as essential to vibe coding as technical execution.
- Community feedback loops are invaluable — real users shape how we design every iteration.
What's next for ThunderOS
- Deeper integrations with more vibe coding platforms like Bolt.new.
- Personalized AI mentors trained on your own past builds and style.
- More collaborative features so teams can vibe-code together in real time.
- Expanding beyond app development to help creators launch entire product ecosystems — from idea to market.
Built With
- bolt.new
- fastapi
- gemini-api
- google-adk
- python
- react
- supabase
- typescript

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