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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.
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.
Scope
We work with Lovable, Bolt.new, Cursor, Claude Code, Replit, v0.dev, Windsurf and ChatGPT assisted codebases.
Common problems we fix
Every AI coding tool has blind spots. These are the issues we see most often across AI built applications.
Missing auth & access controls
Endpoints without proper authentication or authorisation checks.
No input validation
User input reaching the application or database without safe constraints and sanitisation.
SQL injection vulnerabilities
Database queries built straight from what users type, which attackers can hijack.
Crashes under real traffic
An application that works for the developer but fails as concurrent users arrive.
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.
Unencrypted data
Sensitive data without suitable protection in transit or at rest.
No testing or CI/CD
Manual releases without automated checks, a repeatable pipeline or safe rollback.
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.
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.
Free surface check
We look for obvious problems before you commit.
Fixed price
The scope and quote are agreed before repair work begins.
Fixed timeline
Most rescue engagements are estimated at two to four weeks after assessment.
Code you own
The finished application stays in your GitHub account and infrastructure.
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.
Clients
What our clients say
Josh and the VibeZero team turned a mess of ideas into a working product faster than I thought possible. They actually listened to what we needed, didn't overcomplicate things, and delivered something our team could use straight away. Genuinely one of the best tech experiences I've had as a business owner.
Working with VibeZero was refreshingly straightforward. No jargon, no upselling, just solid work delivered on time. They understood our business from the first call and built exactly what we asked for. I'd recommend them to any small business looking to actually get results from AI.
Process
How we work
Conversation
Free consultation
A conversation about what you need, with no pitch deck and no commitment, and a straight answer on whether we can help.Agreement
Scope and proposal
You get a clear proposal with fixed pricing, deliverables and timing, and you know what you are getting before any work starts.Delivery
Build and deliver
You get regular check ins, no surprises and a finished system that works in production, with delivery timing agreed in the proposal.Aftercare
Support and iterate
We do not disappear after launch, and ongoing support, managed services and the option to keep improving remain available.
Related work
What tends to sit beside Fix AI App
Adjacent expertise selected for the specialist scope, not the full service catalogue.
Practical details
Questions about Fix AI App
The scope boundary, evidence, delivery model and responsibility before engagement.
Fix your app
Need your AI built app fixed?
Start with a free check, no obligation.