Common questions about Vibe.WithGov.io — the AI-powered rapid prototyping tool for government service teams. For pricing, see the pricing page; for security and data residency, see the confidentiality statement; for examples of what Vibe.WithGov.io builds, see the templates page.
What is Vibe?
Vibe.WithGov.io is an AI-powered rapid prototyping tool for government service teams. It helps you create prototypes that follow GDS standards quickly, using plain-language descriptions, so you can put a working journey in front of research participants the same day you write the spec.
Who is Vibe.WithGov.io for?
Vibe.WithGov.io is built for service designers, interaction designers, content designers, and product managers working on government digital services. The current iteration targets UK GOV.UK service teams; the same approach is being readied for other governments. You don't need to be a developer to use it.
Do I need coding experience?
No. Vibe.WithGov.io uses AI to transform your natural-language descriptions into working prototypes that follow GDS standards. If you do have coding experience, you can also edit the generated code directly.
What will my prototype look like?
Prototypes are generated using GDS-standard design system components and patterns. They look and feel like the services they will eventually become, which makes them suitable for user research sessions.
How long does it take to generate a prototype?
Most prototypes are generated within 30–60 seconds, depending on complexity. Multi-page services with forms and branching logic may take a little longer.
Can I edit the generated prototype?
Yes. You can edit prototypes in two ways: (1) using natural language to describe changes, or (2) directly editing the generated code using the built-in code editor.
How secure is my data?
Vibe.WithGov.io is secure by design. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256). Workspaces are isolated using Postgres Row Level Security. AI providers run under data processing agreements and do not use your data to train models. See our Confidentiality page and DPIA for full details.
Is data captured by my running prototype saved anywhere?
No. Anything a researcher or participant enters into a running prototype stays in that sandbox session and is wiped when the sandbox hibernates. Vibe.WithGov.io does not persist prototype submissions to its database. Treat running prototypes as ephemeral — they are not a substitute for a real backend.
What AI models are used?
Vibe.WithGov.io uses AI models from Anthropic (Claude) and Google (Gemini). The specific model used depends on the task — we pick the most capable model for each step in the generation pipeline.
Can I share my prototypes?
Yes. Each prototype runs in a live sandbox with a shareable URL you can hand to research participants. You can also export the project as a ZIP or push it to GitHub for your team's own infrastructure. Note: sandbox URLs are unguessable but not password-protected — do not put real personal data into them.
Is Vibe.WithGov.io affiliated with GDS or GOV.UK?
No. Vibe.WithGov.io is an independent tool that generates prototypes following GDS standards. It is not officially affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of the Government Digital Service (GDS), or any UK government department.
How does this relate to the GOV.UK Prototype Kit?
Vibe.WithGov.io generates prototypes that can be exported and used with the GOV.UK Prototype Kit. Think of Vibe.WithGov.io as a faster way to get started — you can always export and continue building in the Prototype Kit if needed.