Vibe-Coded App Rescue
Vibe-Coded App Rescue: Built the prototype. Stuck getting it to work reliably?
If your Lovable, Bolt, Replit, Cursor or Claude Code app looks ready but breaks beyond the demo, I can inspect the code, explain the risks, and fix the parts standing between you and a usable product.
Free 20-minute scoping call · Direct with Chirag
01 / Scope
Engineering support for the parts that break
Debugging and broken flows
Reproduce errors, trace their cause, and repair the underlying logic. Focus on the journeys users need, not another round of prompts that hides the symptom.
Security and authentication
Review exposed secrets, login flows, session handling and server-side authorization. Check that one user cannot read or change another user’s records.
Backend and API fixes
Replace missing or unreliable server behavior, validate incoming data, and handle external API failures with useful error messages.
Database improvements
Review schema, access policies and queries. Plan migrations and backups so a fix does not put existing customer data at risk.
Performance improvements
Investigate slow pages, oversized assets, repeated API calls and expensive queries. Measure the affected workflow before and after targeted changes.
Deployment and production readiness
Fix build and environment configuration, verify key user journeys, and set up logging, deployment steps and rollback instructions appropriate to your app.
02 / Practical problems
Recognize any of these roadblocks?
It works in preview but fails after publishing
Check environment variables, build assumptions, API URLs and hosting behavior. Reproduce the production failure before changing the application.
Login works, but data access is unclear
A login screen does not establish authorization. Review server checks and database policies with multiple test accounts and roles.
Another generated fix breaks something else
Trace duplicated logic and mismatched types, then add regression coverage around the repaired behavior so the same fault is easier to catch.
The interface exists; the backend does not
Identify mock responses, incomplete persistence and unconnected APIs. Define the smallest real workflow needed for launch before expanding features.
03 / Delivery
From code audit to a verified release
- 01
Code audit
Review the repository, reproduce reported problems and inspect configuration, dependencies and data access. Deliver a readable issue list with impact and uncertainties.
- 02
Prioritized fixes
Agree on launch blockers, security issues and the repair scope. Work in reviewable changes, with a backup or migration plan when existing data is involved.
- 03
Testing
Check repaired flows and nearby behavior. Include relevant authentication, permission and failure cases, plus build and performance checks where needed.
- 04
Deployment
Release through your hosting accounts, verify the live journeys, and hand over documentation for configuration, rollback and any remaining issues.
04 / Engineering judgment
Keep what works. Explain what needs replacing.
Repair makes sense when the core architecture supports your product and problems can be isolated. I aim to retain useful screens, working integrations and existing data rather than discard your progress.
A targeted rebuild may be necessary when core data access is unsafe, the backend is mostly mock behavior, or conflicting generated code makes fixes more costly than replacing a module. I explain the evidence, options and tradeoffs before we agree on replacement work. A full rebuild is a separate scope, not an automatic recommendation.
With 6+ years of software engineering experience, I use AI-assisted development with professional engineering standards: reviewed changes, explicit permissions, tests for critical behavior and a repeatable deployment process.
Technical foundation and tools
The starting point is your repository and current stack, including TypeScript, React or Next.js applications. I inspect the connected database, authentication provider, APIs and hosting configuration rather than require a platform switch. Access to source code and the relevant project accounts determines what can be repaired.
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05 / Before we start
Vibe-Coded App Rescue questions
How much does rescuing my app cost?
The cost depends on the condition of the code and the fixes you choose. An audit establishes what is broken, what is risky and what can be retained. I then estimate a prioritized repair scope; substantial replacement work is discussed and priced separately.
How quickly can you fix it?
An isolated bug and an incomplete backend require different amounts of work. I can estimate the timeline after reproducing the problems and reviewing dependencies. Critical blockers come first, with milestones agreed before repair work starts.
Will you repair my app or rebuild it?
I assess repair first. Replacing a module is justified only when the audit shows a concrete architectural, security or maintenance problem. We review the tradeoffs together and agree on scope before a partial or full rebuild.
Do I keep ownership of the code and accounts?
Yes. Your repository, hosting and project accounts remain under your control. Changes and handover documentation go into your project. Existing third-party code, platform terms and dependency licenses still apply.
Can you maintain the app after the rescue?
Continued maintenance can be agreed separately, including bug fixes, dependency updates and deployment support. The handover also records remaining issues so you or another developer can continue without relying on an undocumented setup.
What do you need to inspect my app?
Start with the app URL, a description of what breaks and the platform used to build it. For the audit, I need appropriate access to the repository and relevant configuration. Do not send secrets or customer data in a public message; we agree on a suitable access method.
06 / Next step
Show me where your app gets stuck.
Bring the app URL, the tool you used, and the flow that fails. A free 20-minute call helps establish whether an audit and focused repairs are the right next step.
Discuss your app rescue →