The latest articles on DEV Community by yureka (@iamyureka). https://dev.to/iamyureka https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3717735%2F11e76825-d4ce-464d-bdbb-b3bd0a57aa38.png https://dev.to/iamyureka en yureka Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:01:06 +0000 https://dev.to/iamyureka/i-built-workflow-automation-platform-only-vibe-code-it-looking-for-feedback-3adj https://dev.to/iamyureka/i-built-workflow-automation-platform-only-vibe-code-it-looking-for-feedback-3adj <p>just shipped <a href="https://github.com/iamyureka/ynode" rel="noopener noreferrer">ynode</a> - an open-source visual workflow automation platform. Think n8n, but lighter and more hackable.</p> <p><strong>What it does:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Visual node-based workflow builder (React Flow + TypeScript)</li> <li>Create custom nodes via CLI (and using Node Assembler - in app editor)</li> <li>Full-stack: vite as frontend, Express backend, bettersqlite storage</li> <li>Extensible architecture with pnpm monorepo</li> </ul> <p><strong>Tech stack:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Frontend: React 19 + Vite + React Flow</li> <li>Backend: Node.js + Express + WebSocket</li> <li>Database: SQLite with credential encryption</li> <li>TypeScript throughout</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why I'm sharing:</strong><br> I'm curious if this approach - building products through AI collaboration rather than traditional coding - has real market value. Can you actually:</p> <ul> <li>Get hired as a "vibe-coder"?</li> <li>Build profitable products this way?</li> </ul> <p><strong>What I'm looking for:</strong></p> <ol> <li> <strong>Honest feedback</strong> on the codebase - is it maintainable? Would you use it?</li> <li> <strong>Use cases</strong> - what would you actually automate with this?</li> <li> <strong>Direction</strong> - should I focus on making this a product, or is it just a portfolio piece?</li> </ol> <p>The repo is here: <a href="https://github.com/iamyureka/ynode" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/iamyureka/ynode</a></p> <p>Try it, break it, fork it. I want to know if this is actually useful or just another side project collecting dust.</p> <p><strong>Current state:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fully functional local setup</li> <li>Custom node generation via CLI</li> <li>Clean monorepo architecture</li> </ul> <p><strong>Questions for the community:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Have you monetized projects built primarily with AI assistance?</li> <li>What makes a workflow automation tool worth paying for?</li> <li>Am I solving a problem that actually exists?</li> <li>Are only can/have vibe coding skill actually worth to get a job?</li> </ul> <p>Real talk: I can ship products fast this way, but I'm not sure if that translates to actual opportunities. Feedback welcome.</p> <h2> I am sorry for the tone 🙏 </h2> webdev opensource automation showdev