VibeOnChip · Swedish startup · Founded 2026
Physical interfaces for people building with AI.
VibeOnChip is an early-stage hardware and software startup founded in 2026 by Niclas Vestlund in Mantorp, Sweden. We develop desktop devices and companion software that make AI coding workflows easier to follow — from a glance at your usage to a signal when an agent needs you.
The idea
When you work with AI coding tools, there is always something to keep track of. One agent is working. Another needs your input. Your usage limit is getting closer.
Vibe on Chip brings some of that activity into the physical workspace. A small display can give it a place on your desk, so you can check what’s happening without opening another window.
VibeOnChip is the startup behind VibePulse and the VibeMatrix and VibeBot prototypes. The products share one purpose: making AI tools more visible, approachable and useful in everyday work.
Our products
VibePulse is our live open-source product, available to build today. VibeMatrix and VibeBot are private prototypes; Codex Usage Pulse is a separate private development preview.
Build today · open source
Open-source firmware and companion software for a dedicated display showing Claude Code and Codex usage, reset times and agent activity. Public source, releases and setup guides are available today. Features vary by display.
Explore VibePulse208 GitHub stars · Checked 10 October 2026. v1.3.0 released 24 September 2026.
Private prototype
An RGB pixel display exploring agent activity, animations and small celebrations on the desk. A more expressive way to bring a little of your digital world into the room.
Explore the prototypePrivate working prototype
A desktop companion prototype combining ChatGPT Voice, a physical display and a character taking shape. Vibbe is Niclas’s bot’s name. There is no public download yet.
Meet VibbePrivate preview Codex Usage Pulse is a separate USB companion with its own firmware, access and verification status.
The person behind the pixels
QA background. Curious builder.
Mantorp, Sweden.
I’m the solo founder and builder behind VibeOnChip, founded in 2026. My background is in QA and testing, and I care about what makes technology understandable, useful and reliable.
I use AI coding tools, including Claude Code and Codex, to help develop software and firmware. I choose the direction, test the devices and share the results through code, videos and build notes.
The work moves between the computer and the workbench: build something, try it on real hardware, see what needs another attempt. The product pages explain what is available and what is still being tested.
I also co-founded Vibekollen with Daniel Milton, a separate project where people share what they build with AI. VibeOnChip is a separate startup focused on hardware and software for AI workflows.
My contribution is the whole build loop: choose a useful problem, develop a prototype with AI coding tools, test it on the actual device and turn the result into a clear demo and practical notes. See a documented VibePulse example.
What comes next
The next step for VibeOnChip is to make these products easier to build, use and adapt, while developing new physical interfaces for AI. Public guides and product pages make each product’s availability and test status clear.
If you’re building with AI, curious about the hardware or interested in contributing, I’d like to hear from you.
niclas@vibeonchip.com