Frankly these prices (now that the free trial is over) do make sense.

I started with Windsurf IDE and swapped to Cursor IDE.
I returned to the Windsurf IDE and used some of the default MCPs. I am on the free tier using SWE-1 (lite) and started a brand new project. But somehow, it doesn't matter what I do, it always says "running" or "it's taking longer than expected", but nothing happens at all.
I just wanted to get a feel if it's worth it to come back. I didn't want to insert coins yet, I'm not clear if it would be.
So I made a PRD, SRD and was trying to use sequential thinking.
So, any ideas what it is, or is it normal that the free tier doesn't do anything?

I ve been thinking about how vibe coding building based on feeling, speed, and flow instead of rigid specs changes the product creation process.

Some feedback I ve heard:

Hey folks

Quick share: I got tired of bouncing between 10 different sites every time I needed a simple arrow or calendar icon. Felt like such a dumb waste of time.

I would highly appreciate some information how you keep costs low. What we are now going to do:

• Run everything on VMs

• Rent A100s through Google Cloud for Startups Program (if they let us do this)

• Switch to Haiku

What else can you recommend?

Hey Community!

Is anyone else here documenting their vibecoding journeys from ideation to launch? I'm especially interested in process & workflow description, pivots & fails, and lessons learned.

Thank you!

I'm obsessed with building Telegram bots.

There s just something magical about bots no UI, no App Store bullshit, no onboarding friction. Just clean logic, instant results, and users who actually use the damn thing.

I ve been coding little bots for fun for a while now, and recently I turned that into a real project Zapis BOT.

It s a Telegram bot for booking appointments aimed at solo pros like barbers, lash techs, nail artists, massage therapists, etc.

Is it crazy to use Windsurf and Cursor both together?

• drag tabs between both IDEs

• use the same workspace

• use all the AI models

There seems to be no moat for AI IDEs, for me it's not a problem though! I've recently been convinced to give Windsurf another go, but keeping Cursor open too like that:

Since late 2023, I ve posted over dozens of bite-sized Cursor coding posts on Reddit some gloriously bug-ridden, some surprisingly useful. The motivation? I wanted to prove (mostly to myself) that I could build small features people actually care about, and maybe make some friends along the way.

Vibecoding matters because it encourages coders to think outside the box. It challenges the norm of purely functional, cookie-cutter websites and apps. It's about bringing soul to the screen and taking digital experiences beyond utility, creating something that resonates with users on a deeper level.