Vibe Code Rescue Sydney

Your AI-built app works on your laptop. Now make it work everywhere.

If you have used Lovable, Bolt, Cursor or Replit to build your first app, you already know the thrill. An idea becomes a working prototype in hours. But you also know what happens next: the mobile layout breaks, the checkout flow fails on Safari, the database has no backup strategy, and Google cannot find you.

That gap between prototype and production is where most AI-built apps stall. And it is growing. We are fielding more enquiries every month from business owners who vibe coded their way to a working MVP and now need professionals to take it the rest of the way.

Paladine Systems (ABN 43 638 860 330) is the dedicated engineering sister company of Click Click Media, operating from the same Norwest office. We have built over 500 websites and applications across WordPress, React, Node.js, Python and headless architectures. We understand both sides of vibe coding: the speed it unlocks and the technical debt it creates when there is no engineering governance behind it.

Whether you need us to rescue an existing AI-built app, rebuild the parts that are failing, or scale a prototype into a real business platform, we bring the architecture, security and design discipline that AI tools alone cannot provide.

Where vibe coded apps break down

Vibe coding gets you roughly 60 to 80 percent of the way to a working product. The remaining 20 to 40 percent is where real engineering matters, and it is exactly where AI-generated code falls short.

Mobile responsiveness

AI tools generate code that looks good in a desktop preview. On an iPhone SE or a Samsung Galaxy, layouts collapse, buttons overlap and text becomes unreadable. Every app we rescue has mobile issues.

Authentication and security

AI-generated login flows often skip edge cases: password resets that do not work, sessions that never expire, user data stored without encryption. For Australian businesses, this creates real privacy compliance exposure.

Database architecture

Lovable and Bolt scaffold databases quickly but without indexing, backup strategies or query optimisation. Performance degrades as real users arrive and data grows beyond the prototype stage.

Error handling

When something goes wrong in an AI-built app, users see raw error messages or blank screens. There is no graceful fallback, no logging, no way for you to know what broke or when it happened.

SEO and discoverability

Your app exists but search engines cannot find it. No meta tags, no structured data, no sitemap, no content strategy. You built a shop with no front door. This is where our 17 years as an SEO agency gives us an edge that pure development shops cannot match.

These are not prompting problems. They are engineering problems. And they are exactly what we solve.

Who we help with vibe code rescue

We work with businesses at every stage of the AI-built app journey, from first prototype to production-critical platform.

Founders with a working prototype who built something in Lovable or Bolt that works on their laptop but need it to work on every device, handle real users, and not fall over when traffic arrives.

Small businesses outgrowing AI-built tools where the booking system, marketplace or internal tool was vibe coded months ago and bugs are stacking up, performance is dropping, and prompting can no longer fix it.

Agencies and consultants building for clients who use AI tools to move fast but need a technical partner to handle the architecture, hosting, security and ongoing maintenance behind the scenes.

Established businesses exploring AI-assisted development who want the speed advantages of vibe coding without the risk, with senior engineering oversight from the start.

Our vibe code rescue services

Codebase audit and rescue plan

We pull your existing code from GitHub, Supabase or wherever it lives and run a full audit: architecture review, dependency check, security scan, accessibility test, performance baseline. You get a written report showing what works, what is fragile, and what needs rebuilding, with a fixed-price quote before any work starts.

Mobile responsiveness and cross-device testing

We rebuild the responsive layer so your app works properly on iPhones, Androids, tablets and every browser your customers actually use. Not just “looks OK on my screen” but tested across real devices with real user flows.

Production infrastructure

We move your app off Lovable’s built-in deployment or shared hosting and onto real infrastructure: Cloudflare, AWS, proper DNS, SSL, staging environments, automated backups and monitoring. Your app runs on systems built for production workloads, not prototype previews.

Authentication and security hardening

We audit and rebuild login systems, payment integrations and user data handling. Session management, role-based access, encryption at rest, and compliance with Australian Privacy Principles. The security gaps that AI tools leave behind are the ones that cause real damage.

SEO and discoverability

Technical SEO, structured data, meta configuration, sitemap generation and content strategy so your platform is findable by the people who need it. This is where having a full-service SEO agency behind your development team makes a measurable difference.

Ongoing development and iteration

Once the foundation is solid, we continue building features, fixing bugs and improving performance on a month-to-month retainer. No lock-in contracts. If we stop delivering value, you walk away. This has been our standard since 2008.

How we deliver vibe code rescue projects

1. Codebase audit (Week 1)

We pull your existing code and run it through our audit process. Architecture review, dependency check, security scan, accessibility test, performance baseline. You get a written report showing exactly what works, what is fragile, and what needs to be rebuilt. No jargon, plain language, business impact explained.

2. Rescue plan and quote (Weeks 1-2)

Based on the audit, we map out the work. Technology decisions (keep the existing stack or migrate), infrastructure setup, and a prioritised task list. You get a fixed-price quote and approve the plan before any development starts. No surprises.

3. Rebuild and test (Weeks 2-6)

Our developers rebuild the problem areas while preserving the parts that work. We use AI-assisted workflows ourselves (Claude Code, Cursor) but every line of code goes through senior engineering review. You see progress weekly through staging environment access.

4. Launch and handover (Weeks 6-8)

We deploy to production infrastructure, run final cross-device testing, configure monitoring and backups, and hand over full documentation. You own everything. If you want ongoing support, we continue on a month-to-month basis.

What vibe code rescue costs

Most vibe code rescue projects fall between $3,000 and $10,000 depending on the size of the codebase and the severity of the issues.

New builds using AI-assisted development typically range from $8,000 to $25,000 depending on complexity, integrations and custom design requirements.

Ongoing development retainers start from $2,000 per month and scale based on hours and scope.

Every project starts with a fixed-price audit so you know exactly what you are dealing with before committing to the full build. No surprises, no scope creep without your approval.

All engagements are month-to-month from day one. We do not lock you into long-term contracts.

Why businesses choose Paladine for vibe code rescue

Choosing a vibe code rescue partner is not about who can prompt the fastest. It is about who can turn AI-generated output into software that actually runs a business.

We have been building since before AI wrote code

17 years of web development and custom software delivery. Over 500 sites and applications built. We did not pivot to vibe coding because it was trendy. We adopted AI tools because they made our existing engineering process faster.

We use the same tools you do, with engineering governance

Our team uses Claude Code, Cursor and AI-assisted workflows daily. The difference is that every output goes through senior review, automated testing and architectural validation before it touches production.

We handle the full stack, not just the code

Design, development, infrastructure, SEO, accessibility, security, analytics, and ongoing support. One team, one point of contact, no finger-pointing between vendors. When your vibe coded app also needs paid media or organic search, we handle that too.

Month-to-month from day one

No lock-in contracts. No exit fees. 92% client retention because we earn the next month, every month. Our clients rate us 4.8 on Google from multi-year engagements.

Sydney-based, same timezone

We work from Norwest in Sydney’s Hills District. When something breaks at 2pm on a Wednesday, we are already online and working on it. No offshore handoffs, no timezone delays.

Platforms and tools we rescue

We are platform-agnostic. If your app was built with it, we can work with it.

AI coding platforms: Lovable, Bolt, Cursor, Replit, v0, Windsurf, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot

Frontend: React, Next.js, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, HTML/CSS/JS

Backend: Node.js, Python, PHP, Laravel, Supabase, Firebase

CMS and eCommerce: WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, Webflow, headless CMS (Contentful, Strapi, Storyblok)

Infrastructure: Cloudflare (Workers, CDN, DNS), AWS, cPanel, Docker

Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Supabase, MongoDB

If your stack is not listed here, talk to our team. We have worked with most modern development environments and can assess any codebase.

Last updated: April 13, 2026

Meet the vibe code rescue team

Your rescue is handled by engineers and architects who understand both the technical and commercial sides of growth, based in our Norwest office alongside Click Click Media.

Nicolas Wendell

Managing Director | Paladine Systems

Nicolas has been building custom software since leaving school, bringing a lifelong passion for development to every project. Before founding Paladine Systems, he ran his own video game studio and earned multiple accolades in network engineering. Known as a driving force in the custom software world, Nicolas combines deep technical expertise with visionary leadership – guiding Paladine in delivering innovative, enterprise-grade solutions.

Mark Morcom

Full-Stack Software Developer

Mark is a young prodigy in software development, bringing 5 years of experience to Paladine. Equally at home on the front end and back end, he crafts clean, scalable solutions that power complex applications. Mark’s sharp problem-solving skills and passion for innovation make him a driving force behind Paladine’s most advanced projects.

Rik Allison

Senior Manager | Website Projects

With 8 years at Click Click Media, Rik is known for getting complex builds live without the drama – scoping clean, shipping clean, and keeping scope creep firmly in a jar. A veteran of major IT infrastructure initiatives, including the Opal card rollout, Rik brings rock-solid discipline and experience to every project. His steady hand ensures websites are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

Jerry Zhang

Project Manager | Design & UX Specialist

For the past 4 years at Click Click Media, Jerry has been dedicated to crafting seamless user experiences. A qualified UX professional, he maps user journeys, collects insights through surveys, and engages stakeholders to uncover friction points. If a form field doesn’t earn its keep, Jerry cuts it – streamlining experiences to be intuitive, efficient, and conversion-focused.

Vibe code rescue FAQs

Common questions from businesses that have built apps with AI coding tools and need professional help.