Resource Hub
The tools, links, and references you'll actually use.
How It All Connects
When you vibecode something — a dashboard, a tool, a site — this is the path from idea to something real that anyone can access.
The loop: Want to make changes? Go back to Claude or your editor, push to GitHub, and Vercel redeploys automatically. That's the whole cycle. It sounds technical but once you do it once, it clicks.
Get Set Up
Claude (Web & Desktop)
Your primary AI tool. Start here. Get Pro if you can.
Claude Desktop App
Desktop app with Cowork mode. Lets Claude work with your files and connected tools.
ChatGPT
The other big one. Good to compare. Different strengths than Claude.
Perplexity
AI-powered search engine. Great for research with cited sources. Like Google but smarter.
Level Up Your Skills
Anthropic's Prompting Guide
Official guide to writing better prompts. The single most useful skill you can learn.
Cursor
AI coding environment. Where vibecoding happens. Try it when you're ready to build something.
Replit
Beginner-friendly coding environment with an AI agent. Build and deploy without setup.
The Ecosystem (Good to Know)
GitHub
Where code lives. You don't need to use it yet, but know what it is when engineers mention it.
Vercel
Deploy web apps instantly. If you vibecode a website or dashboard, Vercel puts it on the internet.
Railway
Another deployment platform. Good for backend services and more complex projects.
Anthropic
The company behind Claude. Good to follow for product updates and AI news.
OpenAI
The company behind ChatGPT and GPT-4. Their platform also offers custom GPTs and an API for building workflows.
Google Gemini
Google's AI assistant. Deep integration with Google Workspace, great if your company lives in Docs and Sheets.
Cursor
AI-native code editor. Talk to it in plain English, it builds things. The gateway drug to vibecoding.
VS Code
Microsoft's code editor with Copilot built in. Free, widely used, and increasingly AI-powered. Good alternative to Cursor.
Manus
AI agent that browses the web, writes code, and completes multi-step tasks autonomously. Think of it as an AI intern you can delegate to.
Passwords, API Keys & Security
Get a password manager (any will work)
When you start connecting tools, you'll have API keys and tokens to manage. Store them in a password manager, not in notes or Slack DMs. Bitwarden (free), Dashlane, LastPass, or 1Password all work.
1Password
Worth knowing about because it has AI-native features: auto-fills API keys into dev tools, manages secrets across workflows, and integrates with CLI tools. Good if you're going deeper.
Where to find API keys
In most tools: Settings → Integrations (or Developer, or API). In Notion: Settings → Connections. In Slack: api.slack.com. When in doubt, search "[tool name] API key" or ask Claude. Need admin access? Ask your IT person.
MCP Docs (How Claude Connects to Tools)
Technical docs on how Claude's tool connections work. Useful when you're ready to connect your tools.
Community
This Group!
You're part of it now. Share wins, ask questions, help each other. That's the whole point.
r/ClaudeAI
Reddit community. Real people sharing real use cases and tips. Surprisingly useful.
You don't need all of these. Start with Claude (web + desktop). That's it. Everything else is for when you're ready.