Vibe Annotations is a free, open-source browser extension that enables developers to provide visual feedback directly on their web projects. By allowing users to drop annotations on any element, it streamlines the process of communicating UI issues and enhancements. These annotations are then seamlessly integrated with AI coding agents like Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Windsurf, facilitating immediate implementation of the suggested changes. Operating entirely on local environments, Vibe Annotations ensures data privacy and security without the need for accounts or subscriptions.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Precision Inspector: Click on any element to annotate, providing AI agents with exact context, including DOM structure, styles, and optional zoned-screenshots.
- Multi-Page Annotations: Annotate across multiple pages and elements, building a comprehensive feedback queue that can handle up to 200 annotations in a single AI session.
- Universal AI Support: Compatible with various AI coding agents through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing easy integration by copying and pasting provided lines during installation.
- Local-First Architecture: Designed to work on localhost and local files, ensuring that all data remains on your machine, thereby maintaining complete privacy without cloud dependencies or tracking.
- Zero Configuration: Simple setup process involving extension installation, server initiation, and MCP addition, enabling users to start annotating within minutes without the need for API keys or accounts.
- Developer-Friendly Design: Offers light and dark themes, keyboard shortcuts, and an interface tailored for developers to enhance usability and efficiency.
Primary Value and Problem Solved:
Vibe Annotations addresses the inefficiencies in the traditional feedback workflow between developers and AI coding agents. By enabling direct visual annotations on web elements, it eliminates the need for cumbersome explanations, screenshots, and manual code adjustments. This integration allows AI coding agents to implement changes instantly, significantly reducing the time and effort required for UI fixes and enhancements. Operating entirely within the local environment, it ensures data security and privacy, making it an invaluable tool for developers seeking to optimize their coding workflow.