Chain-of-Vibes is a workflow that enables developers to leverage AI for complex coding tasks by breaking work into smaller, manageable chunks with human oversight between each step. Instead of letting AI work autonomously on entire features, developers collaborate with AI to create implementation plans, then guide the AI through individual tasks while providing feedback and course corrections. This approach addresses current AI limitations like poor judgment on design decisions, tendency to over-engineer, and getting stuck in rabbit holes, while still capturing significant productivity gains from AI-assisted coding.