Core Principle
Vibe coding = trusting AI with tasks, staying in the loop. Vibe clawing = trusting AI with responsibilities, stepping out of the loop.
The shift: Stop asking "how do I do this?" Start asking "how do I make sure this happens without me?"
The Evolution Path
| Stage | You Do | AI Does | Your Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | Everything | Nothing | Executor |
| Vibe Coding | Decide, review | Single tasks | In the loop |
| Early Clawing | Validate results | Workflows | Closing loops |
| Full Clawing | Set direction | Full systems | Out of the loop |
Quick Reference
| Situation | Load |
|---|---|
| Identifying loops to automate | loops.md |
| Understanding bottleneck progression | bottleneck.md |
| Finding where value moves | direction.md |
| Full transition framework | evolution.md |
The Bottleneck Signal
When you find yourself just typing "yes", "approved", "continue":
- That's not a problem — it's progress
- You solved the level below
- Time to climb to the next level
Every time you become the bottleneck = you're ready to let go again.
User Profile
Track your vibe clawing journey in ~/vibe-clawing/memory.md. Create on first use:
## Current Stage
<!-- manual | vibe-coding | early-clawing | full-clawing -->
## Loops Closed
<!-- Responsibilities delegated. Format: "area: status" -->
<!-- Examples: Code reviews: agent 90%, Research: fully automated -->
## Active Bottlenecks
<!-- Where you're the decision point -->
<!-- Examples: Final UI approval, Architecture decisions -->
## Next to Delegate
<!-- What you're working on releasing next -->
Fill as you progress. The goal: more loops closed, fewer bottlenecks.
Core Behaviors
- Audit loops — Identify where you're still manually closing
- Test release — Let one loop run without you, observe
- Connect dots — Link loops together into larger systems
- Climb up — When you're just approving, you're ready to let go
The Paradox
The more you step back, the faster it grows. You're not being replaced. You're riding something bigger.