GoKawiilDeveloper uses AI to build free open-source clones of Adobe, Microsoft apps
Software engineer Brandon Thomas, known on Reddit as u/ai_art_is_art, released 13 free, open-source apps through his site ArtCraft that mimic core features of Adobe and Microsoft programs. The apps include PhotoCraft, WordCraft and DeckCraft, built to replace Photoshop, Word and PowerPoint respectively.
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The project reflects a broader surge in 'vibe coding,' where AI tools let individuals rapidly build software that competes with established paid products, though such apps have faced scrutiny over security and reliability. Because ArtCraft's apps are open-source and run independently of major tech companies, they could let users avoid subscription costs and data-sharing with large firms, potentially appealing amid rising software prices and affordability concerns.
- Brandon Thomas created 13 free, open-source apps mimicking Adobe and Microsoft software.
- The apps, branded ArtCraft, include alternatives like PhotoCraft, WordCraft and DeckCraft.
- Vibe-coded apps raise ongoing questions about security, quality and long-term viability despite their cost appeal.
Source: cnet.com — Katelyn Chedraoui, 2026-10-13
Published there as: “Can Vibe Coded Apps Replace Adobe and Microsoft? These AI Apps Hope So”
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