Vibe Code Health Check

Vibe coding means using AI tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or ChatGPT to generate entire applications. The results often work as demos but have serious issues: missing input validation, hardcoded secrets, no error handling, and tangled architecture that breaks under real user load.

Most vibe-coded apps are not production-safe without remediation. A 2025 study found that over 10% of AI-generated apps had missing security policies, and thousands had exposed secrets and vulnerabilities. This health check helps you identify the most common issues before they become incidents.

Code audits are fixed-price from $1,400, scaling with codebase size. Full remediation (audit + refactoring + production hardening) typically ranges from $5,000-$30,000. The cost depends on severity of issues and how production-ready you need the result. We preserve all features - no rebuilds from scratch.

Some issues are straightforward (moving secrets to env vars, adding basic validation). Others require deep security expertise (fixing injection vulnerabilities, implementing proper auth). If you are comfortable reading and modifying the code, start with the critical issues. For a thorough fix, a professional audit is worth the investment.

A low score does not mean your app is unsalvageable - it means it needs hardening before serving real users. Most vibe-coded apps we audit score between C and F initially. After remediation, they typically reach A or B grade. The key is fixing security issues first, then architecture, then production readiness.