Exposed API Keys
AI-generated code often hardcodes secrets in client-side bundles, leaving your keys visible to anyone.
const API_KEY = "sk-proj-";
Human-vetted code reviews for AI-built apps
Launch With Confidence.
SouthStack connects AI-built startups with experienced developers for security reviews, architecture feedback, debugging, and launch-readiness audits.
Project
AI_Startup_v2.0
94
/100
Security96%
Architecture88%
Performance92%
Launch Readiness94%
The Problem
AI can help you build fast.It can also hide critical mistakes.
Insecure Architecture
Missing authentication layers, open endpoints, and unprotected admin routes create critical attack surfaces.
// TODO: add auth middleware
App Store Rejection
Privacy policy gaps, missing permissions handling, and non-compliant data practices lead to instant rejection.
NSCameraUsageDescription: ""
Scaling Failures
Unoptimized queries, missing indexes, and N+1 problems collapse under real user traffic.
await users.map(fetchPosts)
Poor Data Structure
Unnormalized schemas, missing relations, and no migration strategy make iteration impossible.
schema_v_final_FINAL
Production Instability
No error handling, missing logging, and zero monitoring mean you only hear about crashes from users.
catch (e) {}
Services
Expert human review.
Every audit is performed by a vetted senior developer with production experience.
Security Audits
- Vulnerability scanning
- Auth & permissions review
- Data exposure check
- Secret management audit
Launch Readiness
- Production checklist
- Error handling review
- Monitoring setup
- Deployment validation
iOS / macOS Reviews
- App Store compliance
- Privacy policy check
- Entitlements audit
- Rejection risk analysis
Backend & API Analysis
- Endpoint security
- Database structure
- Rate limiting review
- Integration resilience
AI Codebase Cleanup
- Dead code removal
- Prompt-generated duplicate fixes
- Component consolidation
- Maintainability review
Performance Optimization
- Load time analysis
- Query optimization
- Bundle size review
- Runtime bottleneck fixes
Process
How it works
01
Submit your project
Share your codebase, deployment details, and what you'd like reviewed. We support all major frameworks and AI tools.
02
We match you with a vetted developer
Based on your stack and needs, we pair you with a senior developer experienced in your specific technology.
JK
Senior Developer · Ex-Apple · 12 yrs experience
03
Receive a detailed audit
Get a prioritized report with risks, fixes, implementation notes, and launch confidence scoring.
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