Maximizing Claude Code & Cursor with Vibe Manager

The Missing Piece for AI Coding

Both Claude Code and Cursor are powerful AI coding tools, but they share a common challenge: they're only as good as the context you provide. Vibe Manager bridges this gap by preparing intelligent, comprehensive context that makes both tools dramatically more effective.

Instead of manually hunting for relevant files or struggling with incomplete context, Vibe Manager automates the discovery and preparation process, turning both Claude Code and Cursor into precision instruments for complex development tasks.

Context Preparation Workflow

Smart File Discovery

AI-powered File Finder analyzes your project structure and discovers all files relevant to your task - not just the obvious ones.

Implementation Planning

Generate detailed implementation plans using multiple AI models before you start coding, ensuring comprehensive coverage of edge cases. Speak your planning thoughts naturally with voice dictation to capture ideas as they form, making the planning process more intuitive and faster than typing complex requirements.

Execute in Your Preferred Tool

Copy the prepared context and implementation plan to Claude Code or Cursor for precise, informed code generation.

Smart File Discovery

Traditional file search relies on keywords and manual exploration. Vibe Manager's AI-powered File Finder understands your project's architecture and discovers files based on functionality, dependencies, and contextual relevance.

What Makes It Smart:

•Semantic Understanding: Finds files by purpose, not just name patterns
•Dependency Mapping: Identifies related files across your entire codebase
•Context-Aware Filtering: Prioritizes files most relevant to your specific task
•Cross-Language Support: Works with any programming language or framework

Implementation Planning

Before writing a single line of code, get a comprehensive implementation strategy. Vibe Manager uses multiple AI models to analyze your requirements and generate detailed plans that consider architecture, edge cases, and best practices.

Multi-Model Planning Benefits:

Strategic Perspective

• Architecture decisions
• Performance considerations
• Scalability planning
• Security implications

Tactical Details

• Step-by-step implementation
• Code organization
• Testing strategies
• Error handling

Session Management

Complex projects require managing multiple feature contexts simultaneously. Vibe Manager's session management keeps your work organized across different development streams without context bleeding.

Unlimited Local Sessions

Store as many project contexts as you need locally, without cloud limitations or token restrictions.

Context Isolation

Each session maintains its own file discoveries, implementation plans, and conversation history.

Quick Context Switching

Jump between different features or bug fixes without losing context or starting over.

Real Developer Workflows

Workflow 1: Feature Development

1. Discovery: "Find all authentication-related files in this React app" (use voice dictation for quick task description)
2. Planning: Generate implementation plan for OAuth integration with natural voice input
3. Execute: Copy context + plan to Claude Code or Cursor
4. Result: Precise code generation with full context awareness

Workflow 2: Bug Investigation

1. Discovery: "Find files related to payment processing errors" + capture error sequences with screen recording
2. Analysis: AI examines error patterns and related code, including visual context from recordings
3. Planning: Multi-model analysis of potential fixes with complete error context
4. Execute: Targeted debugging with comprehensive context in Claude Code/Cursor

Workflow 3: Legacy Code Modernization

1. Discovery: "Map all jQuery dependencies in this codebase"
2. Planning: Staged migration strategy with risk assessment
3. Session Management: Separate contexts for each migration phase
4. Execute: Systematic refactoring with full dependency awareness

Getting Started

Ready to enhance your Claude Code and Cursor workflows? Here's how to get started with Vibe Manager:

1. Download & Install

Get the macOS app (Windows support coming soon) and launch it in your project directory.

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2. Start Your First Discovery

Use the File Finder to discover relevant files for your current task - be as specific or general as you like.

3. Generate Implementation Plans

Create detailed plans using multiple AI models to get comprehensive coverage of your implementation approach.

4. Copy to Your Preferred Tool

Export the prepared context and plans to Claude Code, Cursor, or any other AI coding tool for precise, informed code generation.

Vibe Manager doesn't replace Claude Code or Cursor - it makes them exponentially more effective by solving their biggest challenge: getting the right context to generate the right code.

Technical Details

This section provides accurate technical information about what Vibe Manager actually does.

Core Architecture

Desktop application built with Tauri (Rust backend + TypeScript frontend)
Local SQLite database for session persistence and job management
Background job system with streaming support for long-running tasks
Secure token storage using macOS Keychain

Workflows & Features

File Finder: Multi-stage processor pipeline (regex generation → relevance assessment → path finding → validation)
Web Search: Prompt generation and aggregated search execution
Implementation Planning: Generate and merge plans from multiple models
Video Analysis: Process and analyze video content
All workflows run as queued background jobs with progress tracking

Models & Providers

Server-configured model selection across multiple providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI)
No local model configuration - all models validated and managed server-side
Per-task model selection with configurable parameters
Usage-based credits system via Stripe for billing

Integration & Compatibility

Works alongside CLI tools like Claude CLI - complements, not replaces
No MCP (Model Context Protocol) or router configuration required
Not an IDE plugin - standalone desktop application
Auth0 authentication for secure access to LLM features

Platform Support

macOS: Currently available with full feature support
Windows: Support planned and in development
Linux: Under consideration for future releases

Important Limitations

Does not execute models simultaneously - processes sequentially with optional plan merging
Requires internet connection for LLM features
Local file operations are explicit and user-controlled
Not a replacement for IDE extensions or code editors