Assess before rebuilding
We weigh each module’s risk and value, along with the effort to maintain or rebuild it. Our recommendation follows the actual condition of the project.
Deskrive AI · Code rescue
We rescue the code AI helped you write so you can move forward
Building a prototype with Cursor, Lovable, Bolt or Copilot can get an idea moving quickly. If bugs, costs or maintenance are now holding you back, we assess the code, fix the priority issues and establish a foundation your team can operate, keeping what already delivers value.
- A clear assessment: what to keep, fix or rebuild.
- Stabilization of security, critical errors and deployment.
- Documentation and a path to the next stage of your product.
Assess · Stabilize · Support
Your prototype moved fast. Now it needs a solid foundation.
AI assisted development, also known as vibe coding, makes it easier to test ideas. As the project grows, changes may break other workflows, costs become hard to track, access rules remain unclear or the code becomes difficult to maintain.
AI Code Rescue helps you understand that starting point. We review the application and, where present, its AI layer: instructions, agents, data and providers. That evidence guides what to repair, isolate or rebuild in stages.
Prioritize what your customers already use
If users or demos rely on the prototype, we agree which errors, access issues and deployment problems need attention first.
Make technical debt visible
We deliver a risk inventory, system map and prioritized list of improvements so you can decide where to invest next.
Clear scope and handover
We define deliverables, acceptance criteria and responsibilities. We document what has been resolved and what needs a later phase.
Internal and third party prototypes
We work with code from internal teams, founders and other agencies. Where documentation is missing, we include or quote the analysis needed to get started.
What AI Code Rescue covers
The assessment establishes what your project needs. Stabilization and improvements are quoted based on the findings and agreed priorities.
Intake and initial assessment
We gather business context, symptoms, affected users and the state of the code. We establish whether it is a demo, an internal pilot or an application already in use.
Code and AI layer audit
We review architecture, dependencies, authentication, secrets and environments. Where models are integrated, we assess instructions, agents, document retrieval, logs and cost limits.
Findings and options
We present findings, risks and alternatives with estimated effort: fixes, module isolation, refactoring or rebuilding part of the system.
Critical stabilization
We address the agreed priority issues: outages, data loss, permissions, exposed credentials, failed deployments or uncontrolled API usage.
Focused refactoring
We reorganize the areas with the highest risk or value: modules, configuration, error handling and model instructions. We add tests for the critical workflows within scope.
Controls for the AI layer
Where relevant, we centralize keys and configure timeouts, retries, logs and usage limits. We separate providers from the application to make future changes easier where compatible.
Documentation and handover
We prepare an operations guide, a system map and steps for deployment and rollback. We document precautions and outstanding work for your team or Deskrive Care.
A path to a new foundation
If rebuilding the core makes sense, we identify which workflows, interfaces and instructions can be retained and define the scope for an MVP or new modules.
How we rescue your code
From the current state of the code to a technical decision and a plan with clear priorities.
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Context and priorities
Symptoms, users, urgency and technical access through agreed channels.
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Audit
Review of code, security, operations and the AI layer where applicable.
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Rescue plan
Options, deliverables, priorities and boundaries for the work ahead.
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Stabilization
Critical fixes and a foundation that can be deployed and operated within the agreed scope.
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Agreed improvements
Refactoring, AI controls and tests in the areas covered by the plan.
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Handover and next steps
Documentation, owners and outstanding work for a next phase, Care, MVP or Integration.
The assessment may also recommend rebuilding part of the product. We explain why and agree on that scope before developing it.
Common code rescue scenarios
Every starting point is different. The goal is to regain control of the code and its operation.
A demo about to reach customers
For: teams preparing to present their prototype or open it to users.
May include: initial assessment, critical fixes, a stable environment and usage limits until the next phase.
An internal tool teams already depend on
For: operations, support or finance teams relying on an application built with AI.
May include: stabilization, permissions, backup review, deployment and operational documentation.
AI costs that are hard to control
For: chats or agents with growing consumption and limited visibility.
May include: usage limits, consumption logs, response caching where appropriate, and a review of instructions and loops.
Security and access concerns
For: projects with keys in the code, unclear permissions or sensitive data in logs.
May include: exposure assessment, credential rotation and authentication and permission improvements within scope.
Code nobody can maintain
For: teams that lost the prototype’s author or need to share maintenance responsibilities.
May include: a system map, operations guide, refactoring of critical modules and handover to the team.
Rebuilding is the next step
For: projects whose assessment recommends a new technical foundation.
May include: recovery of useful workflows, interfaces and instructions, plus scope definition for a clean MVP.
These scenarios illustrate possible coverage. Deliverables and limits are agreed after the assessment.
Measuring progress in a code rescue
We agree on indicators to verify progress and make remaining risks visible. Depending on the project, these may include:
- Critical incidents open and resolved.
- Repeatable deployments and time to restore a previous version.
- Credentials rotated and access risks addressed.
- API usage and costs before and after adjustments.
- Tests and checks for the agreed critical workflows.
- Documentation delivered and operational owners identified.
A good fit for companies that…
- Have an AI built prototype that keeps breaking or is difficult to change.
- Need technical judgment to decide what to keep and what to rebuild.
- Plan to present or open the product to customers and need to assess its stability.
- Lost the code’s author or have a team that cannot maintain it.
- Want an organized foundation before moving to an MVP or AI Integration.
- Need a defined scope, acceptance criteria and a documented handover.
What we need to get started
Access to code, environments and credentials is coordinated during kickoff through agreed channels. Do not send passwords or API keys in the form.
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What product you have and whether you have its code or repository.
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What is failing or concerns you: bugs, security, costs or maintenance.
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Whether there are real users, an internal pilot or just a demo.
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The technologies or tools used, if you know them.
Rescue today; a clear path to what comes next
The next phase depends on the assessment. Complementary services are scoped and quoted separately.
Accelerated AI MVP
If rebuilding the core makes sense, we define a first version with a product scope and a new technical foundation.
Explore serviceAI Integration
When the stable application needs to connect AI capabilities with a CRM, eCommerce platform, ERP or other systems.
Explore serviceDeskrive Care
Ongoing support after the rescue: monitoring, fixes and improvements with agreed coverage and service hours.
Explore serviceDeskrive Labs
To develop and evolve the digital product beyond the stabilization phase.
Explore serviceWeb systems and application development
If the next stage requires new features, modules or a broader web platform.
Explore serviceMobile application development
When the product needs a mobile application or an experience on additional devices.
Explore serviceAnalysis and documentation
If there is no system map, we define the work needed to understand and document it as part of the assessment.
Let’s talk about your prototype
Tell us about the prototype you need to rescue
Describe the product, what is failing and whether it already has users. We will propose an assessment and a stabilization plan.
A tailored quote after assessment, with agreed scope and priorities.
Frequently asked questions
How is AI Code Rescue priced?
We prepare an assessment with a defined scope. We then quote stabilization and improvements based on findings, project size and agreed priorities. We do not publish fixed prices.
How does it differ from an accelerated MVP?
Code Rescue starts with existing code that needs assessment or stabilization. An accelerated MVP builds a new minimum product. The assessment may recommend continuing part of the rescue as an MVP.
How does it differ from AI Integration?
Integration connects AI capabilities to systems already in operation. If the technical foundation has stability or maintenance issues, we assess and address those first.
Will you rewrite everything?
We only recommend it when the assessment supports that decision. We aim to retain what delivers value and focus work on the areas with the greatest risk or impact.
How long does it take?
It depends on the state of the code, available access and scope. We agree on the assessment schedule and use its findings to plan stabilization. Indicating urgency does not guarantee immediate service.
Can you rescue code that Deskrive did not build?
Yes. We review projects from internal teams, founders and other providers, including prototypes created with AI assisted development tools.
Does it include model training?
The focus is the application and, where present, its use of models: APIs, instructions, document retrieval and agents. Model training or tuning is assessed and quoted separately.