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Service · Rescue stalled AI MVPs · Perth + Remote
Stalled at 80%? We finish it
AI app rescue for founders and business owners whose vibe-coded MVP is stuck at 80%, breaking under real users, or too fragile to take further. We pick up half-built apps from Lovable, Bolt, Replit, Cursor, Claude Code and finish them. Architecture cleaned up, missing pieces written, deployed properly. This is a feature-completion engagement. For a security audit, see one-off security 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 cut corners that humans 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 your code, find what is broken, fix it, and hand you back something that is production-grade, secure, and built to last.
Scope
Common problems we fix
10 common issues across AI-built apps
Every AI coding tool has blind spots. Here is what we see most often.
Missing auth & access controls
No authentication on endpoints. Anyone with a URL can read or write.
No input validation
User input goes straight to the database without sanitisation.
SQL injection vulnerabilities
Database queries built from user input without parameterisation.
Crashes under real traffic
App works for the developer but fails when real users arrive.
Messy architecture
No clear structure. Every change breaks something else.
No error handling or logging
When something fails, nobody knows. No logs, no alerts, no recovery.
Unencrypted data
Data not encrypted in transit or at rest. PII exposed.
No testing or CI/CD
No automated tests, no deployment pipeline. Manual deploys only.
We fix apps built with any AI-assisted development tool: Lovable, Bolt.new, Cursor, Claude Code, Replit, v0.dev, Windsurf, and ChatGPT. If an AI helped write your code, we can audit and fix it.
Method
How the rescue process works
S.01
Thorough code audit
We review your entire application: security vulnerabilities, architectural issues, performance problems, code quality. Everything.
S.02
Plain-English report
You get a report that explains exactly what is wrong and what needs to change. No jargon. Prioritised by severity.
S.03
Patch and refactor
We patch security holes, refactor messy architecture, add proper auth, error handling, logging. Test everything.
S.04
Production-ready handover
Your app works under real-world conditions. Documented, tested, deployed. Fixed-price, typically two to four weeks.
Sometimes a rebuild is faster and cheaper than a repair. If that is the case, we will tell you upfront. We can rebuild your app using the same AI-assisted tools, with proper architecture and security from the start.
Pricing
How we scope and quote
Fixed price, before any work starts
Every fix project is scoped individually based on the size and complexity of your application. We review the codebase, assess the damage, and quote before any work begins.
Small targeted fixes start from a few thousand dollars. Full architecture reworks are scoped based on your specific situation.
free surface check first · fixed quote · no hourly surprises
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Free surface checkWe look before you commit
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Fixed priceAgreed before work starts
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Fixed timelineMost fixes take 2-4 weeks
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Code you ownYour GitHub, your infra, 100%
Who needs this
Who AI app rescue is for
Vibe coder
Stuck at 80%
Built something with Bolt or Lovable that is nearly there but can't cross the finish line. We finish it.
Business owner
App is live but broken
Real users are hitting real bugs. Data is leaking. You need it fixed before something goes seriously wrong.
Startup founder
Investor-ready needed
You need your AI-built prototype hardened for due diligence. Security, architecture and code quality reviewed.
Dev team
Inherited AI code
Your team inherited an AI-built codebase and needs help understanding and stabilising it.
Clients
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.
NK
Natasja KleinmanFounder, Flexi Tribe
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.
BG
Blake GoodDirector, Good Designs
Process
How we work
A
Step 01
Free consultation
A conversation about what you need. No pitch deck, no commitment. A straight answer on whether we can help.
B
Step 02
Scope & proposal
Clear proposal with fixed pricing, deliverables, and timeline. You know what you're getting before any work starts.
C
Step 03
Build & deliver
Regular check-ins, no surprises, a finished product that works in production. Most projects wrap in weeks.
D
Step 04
Support & iterate
We don't disappear after launch. Ongoing support, managed services, and the option to keep improving.
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The full capability list
Consulting, automation, security and training, plus the build and fix work when you need it. These are the eight we lead with; 32 in total. Your AI consultant in Perth, working nationally.
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AI Consulting
Map your ops, find where AI makes sense, build an implementation plan your team can follow.
Learn more02
Automation
n8n, Make, Power Automate, custom integrations. The boring weekly tasks, automated.
Learn more03
AI Security & DLP
Stop data leaking into AI tools. Usage policy, M365 controls, Privacy Act and Essential Eight aligned.
Learn more04
AI Training
Train your whole team to use AI well. Role-based programs, workshops and coaching across Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot.
Learn more05
App Development
Apps, tools, MVPs and internal systems built with AI-assisted dev, with senior engineering oversight.
Learn more06
Vibe Code Audit & Fix
Built with Claude, Cursor, Bolt or Lovable? We find what's broken, patch it, hand it back production-ready.
Learn more07
AI Agents
Custom agents for CRM, accounting, project management. Built with Claude, GPT and MCP.
Learn more08
Agentic Coding
Autonomous coding agents build features end-to-end. We review, steer, and ensure production quality.
Learn moreFAQ
Frequently asked questions
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.
Yes. Lovable and Bolt are the two platforms we fix most often. We have deep experience with the specific patterns and vulnerabilities these tools produce. We also fix apps built with Cursor, Claude Code, Replit, v0.dev, Windsurf, and ChatGPT.
Sometimes a rebuild is faster and cheaper than a repair. If that is the case, we will tell you upfront. We can rebuild your app using the same AI-assisted tools, but with proper architecture, security, and human review from the start.
Yes. We offer a free surface-level security check for any AI-built application. We will look at your app and tell you if there are obvious problems. No obligation, no sales pitch. If everything looks fine, we will tell you.
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