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Rescue stalled AI MVPs
Stalled near the finish line? We finish it
AI app rescue for founders and business owners whose vibe coded MVP is stalled, breaking under real users or too fragile to take further. We pick up half built apps from Lovable, Bolt and Replit, plus Cursor and Claude Code, then finish them properly. We clean up the architecture, write the missing pieces and deploy the product. In plain terms, we finish what you started. For a security review, start with a one off vibe code audit. For ongoing protection, see managed AI security.
- Best fit
- AI built applications that are stalled, brittle or unsafe
- Main deliverable
- A prioritised repair and a documented handback
- Typical timing
- Two to four weeks after assessment
- Commercial model
- Fixed scope repair, or a rebuild recommendation
Delivery ownership
- Scope
- Assess
- Implement
- Handover
The accountable team stays responsible for the specialist scope from assessment through handover. Boundaries, evidence and external dependencies are agreed before work starts.
The problem
Broken AI built apps
You built an app with Lovable, Bolt, Cursor or Claude Code. It worked in the demo. Then real users showed up and things started falling apart.
This is not your fault. The tools are fast, but they can skip decisions that an experienced engineer would catch. If you shipped a vibe coded app without expert review, you are not alone.
VibeZero is a Perth based AI consultancy that specialises in rescuing and repairing AI built applications. We audit the code, find what is broken, fix it and hand back something secure and built to last.
Independent review
A client view of the technical work
VibeZero reviewed BuildScore end to end before our public launch. What impressed us most was the rigour: a clear scope of work up front, tightly controlled access that they wound back the moment the job was done, and a written report so precise that our own independent verification confirmed every finding, line for line. They didn't just point at problems. Every issue came with a practical fix, sequenced so we could ship safely, and they handed over their testing tools so the value outlasted the engagement. Professional, responsive and security-first at every step. We'd recommend Josh and the VibeZero team to any founder who wants confidence in what they're shipping.
Scope
We work with Lovable, Bolt.new, Cursor, Claude Code, Replit, v0.dev, Windsurf and ChatGPT assisted codebases.
Common problems we fix
The repair plan groups findings around access, runtime behaviour and the work needed to leave a maintainable application.
Access and sensitive data
Close the paths that expose credentials, customer records or privileged actions.
Missing auth and access controls
Endpoints without proper authentication or authorisation checks.Unencrypted data
Sensitive data without suitable protection in transit or at rest.
Input and runtime behaviour
Make the application handle hostile input, failures and real traffic without relying on the demo path.
No input validation
User input reaches the application or database without safe constraints and sanitisation.SQL injection vulnerabilities
Database queries are built straight from what users type, which attackers can hijack.Crashes under real traffic
An application works for the developer but fails as concurrent users arrive.
Architecture and release
Leave enough structure, evidence and operating information for the next change to be safe.
Messy architecture
No clear structure, tight coupling and changes that keep breaking unrelated features.No error handling or logging
Failures without useful logs or a clear way to recover.No testing or CI/CD
Manual releases without automated checks, a repeatable pipeline or safe rollback.
If this matches the problem, send us the evidence you have. We will confirm whether the specialist scope fits before preparing a proposal.
Method
How the rescue process works
Sometimes a rebuild is faster and cheaper than a repair. If that is the case, we will tell you before you commit.
Audit
Thorough code audit
We review the entire application, covering security vulnerabilities, architecture, performance and code quality.Prioritise
Plain English report
You get a report that explains exactly what is wrong and what needs to change, prioritised by severity.Repair
Patch and refactor
We patch security holes, refactor fragile architecture, add proper authentication, error handling and logging, then test the result.Handover
Production ready handover
Your app is documented, tested and deployed for real world use. The fixed price engagement typically takes two to four weeks.
Who needs this
Who AI app rescue is for
Vibe coder
Stuck near the finish line
You built something with Bolt or Lovable that is nearly there but cannot cross the finish line.
Business owner
The live app is broken
Real users are hitting real bugs or data access problems, and you need them fixed before the risk grows.
Startup founder
Investor ready needed
You need an AI built prototype hardened for due diligence, with security, architecture and code quality reviewed.
Development team
Inherited AI code
Your team inherited an AI built codebase and needs help understanding, stabilising and documenting it.
Pricing
How we scope and quote
Fixed price, before any work starts. We review the codebase, assess the damage and agree the repair scope. Small targeted fixes start from a few thousand dollars; full architecture reworks are quoted against the specific application.
Before you commit
Free readiness assessment
We manually review the public, unauthenticated app across launch, findability, accessibility, performance and technical signals. The PDF stands on its own.
Approved repair
Fixed scope and timeline
The repair or rebuild recommendation, price and expected two to four week delivery window are confirmed after assessment.
Handover
Code and infrastructure you own
The finished application stays in your GitHub account and infrastructure, with the agreed handback documented.
Practical details
Questions about Fix AI App
The scope boundary, evidence, delivery model and responsibility before engagement.
It depends on the size and complexity of your application. We scope every project individually and give you a fixed price quote before any work starts. Small fixes start from a few thousand dollars. Larger rescue projects involving full architecture rework are scoped based on your specific situation.
Free readiness assessment
Show us where the build has stalled
The public assessment is free, and any repair scope is a separate decision.Enquiries get a reply within one business day.