How to Make Software With AI
If you’ve ever had an idea for a little tool, app, or WordPress add-on but thought, “Well… I’m not a programmer,” this one’s for you.
A lot of us grew up in a world where “making software” meant years of coding knowledge, math skills, and staring at screens full of symbols that looked like they belonged in NASA’s control room.
Today? Things work a little differently — and thankfully, a whole lot easier.
AI has opened the door for regular people — including those of us in our 50s, 60s, and 70s — to create simple software without learning how to code.
In fact, there’s even a term for it. It’s called “Vibe coding”, a trendy term for using AI to generate software, by just describing what you want. Vibe Coding was even named 2025 Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary.
Why AI Makes It Possible
Artificial Intelligence can now generate the actual code you need.
Your job? Tell it what you want in normal everyday language.
Think of it like giving instructions to a very smart assistant who happens to know every programming language on earth.
You say:
“I want a simple WordPress plugin that adds a button on my site with a custom message.”
AI responds with:
“Here you go,” and produces the code.
Your final step is usually just copy → paste → done.
You don’t have to understand the code, and you don’t have to write a single line of it. AI does the heavy lifting.
Of course you’ll need to upload it and test it out, but the whole process can be done in a about a few hours. Yep, what used to take days or even weeks, can be completed in an afternoon.
Don’t believe me?
Download this quick start guide for beginners. If you can copy/paste and follow simple steps, you’re good.
The creator of the guide made a plugin to solve a problem he had and generated $2k in profits selling it to others. So yes, you can make money with your software too.
What Kind of Software Can You Make?
This surprises people, but you can make quite a bit:
Simple WordPress plugins
Small tools that automate a task
Calculators (retirement, budgeting, pricing, etc.)
Little utilities that solve a real-life annoyance
“Micro-software” that does ONE thing really well
You’re not building the next Facebook — you’re making small, useful tools that people appreciate.
And honestly, these little tools are often easier to sell than huge complicated apps.
What You Need (It’s Not Much)
Here’s the short list:
An idea
A computer
An AI tool (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)
A simple way to test what it gives you
That’s it.
You don’t need fancy software.
You don’t need a developer.
You don’t need a tech background.
If you can copy and paste, you’re equipped.
The Key Is Knowing What to Ask AI
This is where most people hit a small bump.
AI is powerful… but you have to guide it the right way, almost like giving clear directions to someone who’s eager to help but doesn’t know exactly what you want.
You don’t say, “Make me an app.”
You say something like:
“I want a very simple WordPress plugin that adds a new page called ‘Tips’ to my menu. On that page, display a short message that says ‘Here are my daily tips.’ Please write clean, working code and explain how to install it.”
AI does the rest.
The more specific your instructions, the better your results.
Why This Is Such a Big Opportunity
Most people assume software is still “too technical” or “too advanced” for them.
But now, you can:
Build tools that actually solve problems
Sell them if you want to
Use them on your own websites
Save money on developers
Create something you’re proud of
And the best part?
You don’t need to become a coder. You just need to learn how to talk to AI in a certain way — something that’s surprisingly simple once you know the steps.
The Bottom Line
If you’ve got ideas…
If you enjoy tinkering…
If you like the thought of creating something useful…
AI makes software creation accessible in a way it has never been before.
It’s not about being technical.
It’s about being curious enough to try.
Once you create your first little tool, you’ll wonder why you ever thought it was complicated in the first place.
Interested in giving it a shot?
Download this quick start guide for beginners. You may be surprised at what you can accomplish with it!
