LaunchKit x Cursor: A Match Made in Vibe Coding Heaven

The Vibe Coding Revolution

There's a new way to build software. Call it vibe coding, flow state development, or just "that thing where you talk to your editor and it writes code." Whatever you call it, it's changing how indie hackers and startup teams ship products.

The formula is simple: start with a production-ready foundation (LaunchKit), add an AI-powered editor (Cursor), and spend your time describing features instead of wrestling with boilerplate.

Why This Combo Works

LaunchKit: The Starting Point

Cursor is brilliant, but it's not magic. AI assistants work best when they have context—existing code to reference, patterns to follow, conventions to match. A blank editor gives Cursor nothing to work with.

LaunchKit provides that context. When you open a LaunchKit project in Cursor, the AI immediately understands:

• Your app uses Next.js 15 with the App Router
• Authentication flows through Supabase
• Payments are handled by Stripe webhooks
• Components use TailwindCSS and DaisyUI
• The project structure follows established patterns

This context means Cursor's suggestions actually fit your codebase. It won't suggest Redux when you're using React Server Components. It won't generate Express routes when you have Next.js API routes.

Cursor: The Accelerator

With LaunchKit as your foundation, Cursor becomes incredibly powerful:

• Add features in natural language: "Add a user settings page with a form to update name and email"
• Modify existing code: Select a component and tell Cursor "add a loading state to this form"
• Debug with context: "Why isn't this webhook updating the database?"
• Write tests: "Write tests for this API route"

The Workflow in Practice

Morning: Clone and Customize

Clone LaunchKit and open it in Cursor. Your first conversation might be:

"Update config.ts with my SaaS details:
- App name: TaskFlow
- Domain: taskflow.app
- Tagline: Simple task management for small teams
- Update pricing to $9/month and $29/month tiers"

Cursor makes the changes across the codebase. Review the diff, commit.

Afternoon: Build Your Feature

Now the fun part. Let's say TaskFlow needs a task board:

"Create a kanban board component at /dashboard/board with:
- Three columns: To Do, In Progress, Done
- Drag and drop between columns
- Each task shows title, assignee avatar, and due date
- Use the existing DaisyUI styles"

Cursor generates the component, creates the page route, and might even suggest the Supabase schema for storing tasks. You provide feedback, iterate, and ship.

Evening: Polish and Deploy

Final touches with Cursor:

"Add a loading skeleton to the board while tasks fetch"

"Make the hero section copy more compelling—focus on
time savings for team leads"

"Write the privacy policy for a task management SaaS"

"Run the build and fix any type errors"

Push to Vercel. You're live.

Tips for Maximum Vibe

1. Be specific

"Make this better" gives Cursor little to work with. Instead:

"Add a success toast after the form submits, then redirect
to /dashboard after 2 seconds"

2. Reference existing code

Cursor works better when it can see patterns:

"Create a new API route for /api/tasks that follows the
same pattern as /api/lead/route.ts"

3. Iterate in small steps

Instead of one massive prompt, build features incrementally:

• First: "Create the basic component structure"
• Then: "Add the form with these fields..."
• Then: "Wire up the API call"
• Finally: "Add error handling and loading states"

4. Use Composer for multi-file changes

Cursor's Composer mode (Cmd+I) lets you make coordinated changes across multiple files. Perfect for adding a new feature that needs a component, API route, and database schema.

5. Trust but verify

Cursor is impressive but not infallible. Always:

• Review the diff before accepting changes
• Test locally with npm run dev
• Run the build (npm run build) before deploying

Real Results

This workflow changes what's possible for solo developers and small teams:

• Day 1: Clone LaunchKit, customize branding, deploy to Vercel
• Day 2-3: Build core features using Cursor
• Day 4: Polish, test, connect real Stripe
• Day 5: Soft launch to first users

Five days from idea to revenue. That's the power of starting with the right foundation and using AI to handle the implementation details.

Getting Started

Ready to experience vibe coding for yourself?

• Get LaunchKit: Clone the template and set up your environment variables
• Install Cursor: Download from cursor.com
• Open your project: Cursor will index the codebase and you're ready to vibe

The best part? You're not locked in. LaunchKit is standard Next.js. Cursor is just an editor. You can switch tools anytime. But once you experience this workflow, you probably won't want to.