The AI-generated operating system known as Vib-OS successfully boots to a desktop environment reminiscent of macOS, marking a notable achievement in vibe coding. However, its capabilities are limited, as it only supports basic functions like a note app, a graphical user interface, and a rudimentary version of Snake.
Despite its potential, Vib-OS encounters significant issues, with failures in essential tasks such as networking and file operations. Users have reported bizarre bugs, including instances where the mouse pointer can interact with applications in unrealistic ways.
According to its GitHub page, Vib-OS is designed as a Unix-like OS with support for ARM64 and x86_64 architectures and features a custom kernel and a TCP/IP networking stack. Built with over 25,000 lines of C and Assembly, it runs on platforms like Raspberry Pi and Apple Silicon. YouTuber Tirimid tested Vib-OS to assess its functionality, confirming that while it can boot, many expected features remain unfulfilled.