Usage AI to help you code, better known as vibe codingis an increasingly powerful and popular way to build personal projects and programs otherwise it can never exist. But what if you have no coding experience or knowledge like me? Surprisingly, it doesn’t matter. I had no problem creating a planner for Warframe Claude I just use the instructions and I am very happy with the results.
Claude Vibe makes coding ridiculously easy
When I reviewed it, I liked Claude’s interface and potential for creating apps, so I decided to use it for this project. I’ve used both Claude’s standard web interface and the Claude Code tool, which is incredibly easy to use and requires no programming experience. Most importantly, Claude allows me to create, design, and use apps completely through it the pusher.
I used Opus 4.7, Claude’s latest reasoning model, as well as Opus 4.6. chatbot and give me as much time as possible to chew all my wishes. I used Claude’s Max plan (5x usage option), but you don’t need to spend $100 a month to set up a program with Claude, especially if it’s relatively simple.
I love the 2013 live-action third-person shooter video game Warframe set in a high-concept sci-fi world. But its poor in-game interface forces me to use third-party apps like: Top frameplanning character builds. These programs have their limitations, so I decided to use Claude to create a better version. I wanted my app to do all the basic things that these apps do (like allowing me to equip any number of different items and see how they affect Warframe’s stats) and some new things (like including more items and better support for different effects).
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Such a program requires a complex series of interdependent calculations, a large database of in-game elements, and a user interface with a ton of different elements. Simply put, it’s not an easy app to make, whether it’s coding the vibe or designing it from scratch.
FrameBuilder: From Idea to Fully Functional Application
My app building adventure involved hundreds of requests explaining what I wanted, along with requests for bug fixes, changes, new features, and improvements. In the beginning, I focused on asking Claude to create the basic features and interface of my app, which meant a searchable library of various items (Arcanes, mods, and Archon Shards) and a way to track all the various stats.
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I then added functionality to Cloda to track mod costs, polarities (mod types), and Forma spent (the currency used to change polarities). I was able to search my library of items by category, description, or polarity rather than just by name. I’ve even added my favorite feature: tooltips that appear when you click on a stat showing key calculations of value.
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Then I turned my attention to the interface. I added descriptions to the library items, consolidated the mod slots into a central area, insisted on strong drag and drop functionality, made each section adjustable and minimizeable, and cut out all whitespace and text. My efforts have left me with a cleaner program that feels better to use. I even designed a mobile interface for Clo to make the app more user-friendly on phones.
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I didn’t stop there either. I added the ability to replace any of the Warframe’s four abilities with abilities from other Warframes. I created a function that generates the code to save the build and then inserts it to load it. I’ve also continued to add more and more items and Warframes to my app, greatly expanding what you can build with it.
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Now all of the above sounds great, but does my app actually work? But what about its core code? Is it just functional spaghetti?
I looked to test my app Overframe’s best build for Warframe’s ultimate characterUriel and I recreated it in my app. All the values in Overframe matched mine except for effective hit points and strength. However, it’s not because my app is wrong. Overframe is wrong about hit points because the site never updated its base calculation to reflect the change introduced by the previous Warframe update. As for power, even when Overframe applies the condition, it doesn’t take every mod into account. But my app does.
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Besides being more accurate than Overframe, my app offers more features. I can equip Warframes with Archon pieces and see the Warframe’s stats reflect those bonuses. My app also conveniently lists all active effects in a given Warframe, unlike Overframe. Also, thanks to clickable tooltips, my app is more transparent about math. To be fair, my app doesn’t support multi-items or Warframes like Overframe, nor can it create companions or weapons. However, adding more items and Warframes is very easy with a single instruction, and I could always expand my app to do more.
As for the main code of my app, I don’t know. But I contacted a great programmer and asked them to take a look at it. They pointed out some inefficiencies, such as my element library not being stored in a dedicated database. And they mentioned that if I ever officially release my app, I’ll need a second opinion about possible security vulnerabilities. But they didn’t find any major red flags with the code, which I think is pretty impressive for something I built just by offering a chatbot.
Try Vibe Coding yourself
Not only is Claude good at making apps, he’s also really fun doing it. I’ve never really liked actual coding, but I do enjoy making things, so I found Claude unexpectedly motivated to create something I planned to use.
If there’s a digital instrument you’ve always wanted, go try building it yourself with Claude. Sure, you won’t be able to make the next hit video game or massive piece of software with just a dedicated team of developers, but you might be surprised by what you can actually do.
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Ruben Circelli
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I’ve written for over a decade in various publications, including Destructoid, GamesRadar+, Lifewire, PCGamesN, Trusted Reviews, and What Hi-Fi? and I write about consumer technology and video games in many other publications. At PCMag, I review artificial intelligence and productivity software—from chatbots to to-do list apps. In my spare time, I’m probably cooking, playing games, or working on my computer.
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