Built with Aider? Deploy it to DigitalOcean.
Step-by-step deployment help for Aider-built apps on DigitalOcean. We fix deployment issues, configure DigitalOcean correctly, and get your app live in production. From $19.
Aider issues we fix before deploying
Problems specific to Aider's code generation that affect DigitalOcean deployments.
Incomplete security implementations
Aider implements security features in the files it touches but misses corresponding changes in other files — like adding auth to one route but not others.
Partial refactoring across files
Aider sometimes updates function signatures in one file but misses call sites in other files, causing runtime errors.
Git history cluttered with fix commits
Aider's iterative approach creates many small 'fix' commits that make Git history hard to follow and review.
Missing cross-file optimizations
Performance improvements applied to individual files but not the system-level patterns that cause the real bottlenecks.
DigitalOcean deployment issues we check for
Common DigitalOcean problems that break AI-generated apps in production.
App Platform buildpack fails to detect framework
AI-generated project structures with non-standard entry points or missing start scripts cause DigitalOcean's buildpack to fail during auto-detection.
Managed database connection pool exhaustion
AI tools create a new database connection per request instead of using a connection pool, exhausting DigitalOcean's managed database connection limits quickly.
Droplet firewall not configured
Freshly provisioned Droplets have all ports open by default. AI deployment scripts skip firewall configuration, exposing SSH, database, and admin ports publicly.
Spaces CDN CORS not configured
DigitalOcean Spaces requires explicit CORS headers for browser-based uploads. AI-generated frontend code fails silently when uploading files directly to Spaces.
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your Aider project before deploying to DigitalOcean.
External Security Scan
Black-box review of your public-facing app. No code access needed.
- OWASP Top 10 vulnerability check
- SSL/TLS configuration analysis
- Security header assessment
- Expert review within 24h
Code Audit
In-depth review of your source code for security, quality, and best practices.
- Security vulnerability analysis
- Code quality review
- Dependency audit
- Architecture review
- Expert + AI code analysis
Complete Bundle
Both scans in one package with cross-referenced findings.
- Everything in both products
- Cross-referenced findings
- Unified action plan
100% credited toward any paid service. Start with an audit, then let us fix what we find.
How it works
Tell us about your app
Share your project details and what you need help with.
Expert + AI audit
A human expert assisted by AI reviews your code within 24 hours.
Launch with confidence
We fix what needs fixing and stick around to help.
Frequently asked questions
Can you deploy a Aider-built app to DigitalOcean?
Yes. We regularly deploy Aider-generated projects to DigitalOcean. We handle the platform-specific configuration, fix deployment errors, and ensure your app runs reliably in production on DigitalOcean.
What DigitalOcean issues do Aider projects typically have?
Aider projects commonly have incomplete security implementations and partial refactoring across files. When deploying to DigitalOcean, these combine with platform-specific issues like app platform buildpack fails to detect framework and managed database connection pool exhaustion.
How do I get my Aider project live on DigitalOcean?
Start with our code audit ($19) to get a prioritized list of deployment blockers. For Aider-built projects targeting DigitalOcean, the typical path is: fix Aider-specific code issues, configure DigitalOcean settings correctly, then deploy. We provide a fixed quote after the audit.
Can you handle the full deployment of my Aider app to DigitalOcean?
Yes. We handle end-to-end deployment: auditing your Aider codebase, fixing deployment blockers, configuring DigitalOcean correctly, setting up environment variables, and getting your app live in production. Start with our code audit ($19).
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