See files live, make quick edits, chat with six coding engines, and monitor agent work from one lightweight browser surface. CrewSwarm and crew-lead handle the heavier orchestration behind it.
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Six integrated panels that work together. No context-switching, no tab juggling, no waiting for extensions to load.
The same editing engine that powers VS Code. Full syntax highlighting for 20+ languages, IntelliSense autocomplete, multi-cursor editing, and minimap navigation.
Talk to six different AI coding engines from one chat panel. Use Vibe for quick asks, lightweight steering, and direct engine access while the broader CrewSwarm runtime handles deeper orchestration.
A PTY-backed real shell running inside the IDE. Run builds, tests, git commands, and scripts without leaving Vibe. Activity trace shows every agent operation in real time.
Navigate your project with a tree view that stays in sync with the filesystem. Create, rename, and delete files directly. Watch new files appear as agents generate code.
Project-wide search across all files with regex support. Find occurrences, preview matches in context, and replace across the codebase in a single operation.
Manage multiple projects from the sidebar. Auto-discovery scans for existing projects on disk so you can switch fast, inspect outputs, and keep an eye on work happening elsewhere in the system.
Vibe is the lightweight browser workspace. It gives you visibility and quick control while crew-lead and the runtime handle deeper planning, delegation, and execution.
Open an existing project from the sidebar or create a new one. Vibe auto-discovers local directories and loads the file tree.
Edit files directly in Monaco, or describe what you need in the chat panel. Pick an engine directly for quick work, inspection, or steering.
Agent file writes appear in the editor within 500ms. The terminal and activity trace let you monitor what CrewSwarm is doing without leaving the browser.
When the task needs heavier planning or parallel execution, kick it to crew-lead and keep using Vibe as your live workspace to watch files, test changes, and steer the run.
No Electron shell. No second editor. The complete development surface runs at localhost:3333.
Each engine has different strengths. Vibe gives you direct access to all of them in one place while CrewSwarm handles broader multi-agent coordination elsewhere in the stack.
Deep reasoning and large-context understanding. Best for complex refactoring, architecture decisions, and multi-file changes that require understanding the full codebase.
Deep reasoningFast inline edits with strong code completion. Optimized for quick changes, single-file fixes, and iterative development where speed matters most.
Fast editsFlexible open-model CLI that works with any provider. Bring your own model and API key for full control over which LLM handles your code.
Model flexibilityHigh-performance execution engine with 3-Tier AI architecture. 3x parallel speedup, ATAT Protocol, and LSP self-healing for reliable, zero-risk local file operations.
3x speedupGoogle's multimodal CLI with large context windows. Handles long files and complex prompts that exceed other engines' token limits.
Large contextOpenAI's Codex CLI with direct GPT model access. Optimized for code generation, file editing, and autonomous task completion with built-in sandboxing.
Code generation| Feature | Vibe | VS Code | Cursor IDE | Terminal CLIs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-engine AI chat | ✓ 6 engines | ✗ Extension only | ✓ Built-in | ✗ One at a time |
| Browser-native | ✓ localhost:3333 | ✗ Electron | ✗ Electron | ✗ No UI |
| Real-time file sync | ✓ 500ms auto | ✗ Manual refresh | ✗ Manual refresh | ✗ No visual |
| Intel Mac support | ✓ Universal | ✓ Yes | ✗ ARM only | ✓ Yes |
| Resource footprint | ✓ ~200MB | 500MB+ | 800MB+ | ✓ ~50MB |
| Installation | ✓ bash install.sh | DMG / installer | DMG / installer | npm / pip |
Vibe is the live browser surface for the CrewSwarm runtime. It gives you visual feedback for file writes, chat activity, and agent work while crew-lead handles deeper orchestration and PM-loop execution.
Common questions about crewswarm Vibe.
No. Vibe is a standalone web application. It uses the Monaco editor (the same engine as VS Code) but runs entirely in your browser. No Electron, no native install required.
Vibe supports six CLI engines: Claude Code, Cursor CLI, OpenCode, crew-cli, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI. Select an engine from the chat dropdown for quick chats and direct work inside the browser workspace.
No manual refresh needed. Vibe uses Node.js fs.watch to detect file changes instantly.
When an agent writes a file, the update appears in Monaco within 500ms, preserving your cursor
position and undo history.
Yes. Vibe runs in the browser backed by Node.js, so it works on both Intel x86 and Apple ARM chips. Unlike Cursor, which requires ARM, Vibe runs the same on a 2019 MacBook Pro and a 2026 M-series Mac.
Vibe uses roughly 200MB of RAM versus VS Code's 500MB+ and Cursor's 800MB+. It is a lightweight web app with no Electron shell and no extension overhead.
Yes. Start Vibe on a cloud VM, expose port 3333, and access it from any device with a browser. It works well as a lightweight remote workspace for watching and steering CrewSwarm runs.
bash start-studio.sh --host 0.0.0.0Yes. Vibe is part of the crewswarm open-source project. The source code is available on GitHub.