Can a newbie really vibe code an app? I tried Cursor and Replit to find out

I'm not a programmer, but I tried four vibe coding tools to see if I could build anything at all on my own. Here's what I did and did not accomplish.
IEEE

Python and SIMETRIX/SIMPLIS based automated platform for the DC-DC Converter with current mode control

Abstract: In this paper, an advanced framework for the optimizer of DC-DC buck converters, which utilizes Python for algorithm implementation and SIMETRIX/SIMPLIS for accurate DC-DC converter ...
GitHub

ComputerCraft Video/Image Multimedia Player

A feature-packed video and image player for ComputerCraft, supporting NFP images and the custom CCV (ComputerCraft Video) format. Version 1.0.0 - Production Ready! Recent updates include bug fixes, ...
GitHub

EdgeBox - The Local Desktop Sandbox for AI Agents

A fully-featured, GUI-powered local LLM Agent sandbox with complete support for the MCP protocol. Empower your Large Language Models (LLMs) with true "Computer Use" capabilities. EdgeBox is a powerful ...