Build a Help Desk with AI
Prompt for vibe coding a support ticket system
The Prompt
Copy this prompt into Cursor, Claude, or your AI coding tool of choice:
Build me a help desk / support ticket system:
1. Shared inbox for support emails
2. Ticket assignment and status tracking
3. Canned responses / macros
4. Customer sidebar (see history, plan, etc.)
5. Internal notes on tickets
6. Basic SLA tracking
Tech: Next.js, Prisma, PostgreSQL
Email integration via Postmark webhooks
Clean UI inspired by Help Scout.
How to Use This
- Open Cursor or your AI coding IDE
- Start a new project with the tech stack mentioned
- Paste this prompt and let the AI generate the foundation
- Iterate with follow-up prompts for specific features
- Review and refine the generated code
Expected Timeline
With vibe coding, expect to have a working MVP in 1-2 weeks, compared to 2-4 months of traditional development.
When to Buy Instead
Consider buying if:
- You need enterprise-grade reliability immediately
- Your team lacks technical skills for maintenance
- The subscription cost is less than your time cost