Built a marketplace with Claude Code?
We'll make it production-ready.
Marketplaces are among the hardest apps to build well because they serve two distinct user types (buyers and sellers) with different needs, handle money flowing between users, and require trust systems. AI tools can scaffold the UI quickly, but the critical backend logic — escrow, disputes, ratings, and split payments — needs careful implementation.
Marketplace challenges in Claude Code apps
Building a marketplace with Claude Code is a great start — but these challenges need attention before launch.
Payment splitting and payouts
Buyers pay, the platform takes a cut, sellers receive the rest. This requires Stripe Connect or similar — significantly more complex than basic checkout. AI tools rarely implement this correctly, leaving you with manual payout processes.
Two-sided authorization
Sellers can manage their listings but not other sellers'. Buyers can view listings but only manage their own orders. Admins can moderate everything. Three distinct permission levels, all enforced server-side.
Trust and safety
Reviews, ratings, dispute resolution, content moderation, and fraud detection. These are complex systems that AI tools don't generate but that make or break a marketplace.
Search and discovery
Users need to find what they're looking for. Basic database queries won't cut it at scale — you need full-text search, filters, sorting, and potentially geolocation. This requires proper indexing or a dedicated search service.
Real-time communication
Buyers and sellers need to communicate. In-app messaging, notifications, and order status updates require real-time capabilities that AI tools often implement superficially.
Data integrity
Inventory counts, order statuses, payment states, and user balances must be consistent. Race conditions (two buyers purchasing the last item simultaneously) require careful database design.
What we check in your Claude Code marketplace
Common Claude Code issues we fix
Beyond marketplace-specific issues, these are Claude Code patterns we commonly fix.
Over-permissive CORS configuration
Claude Code sometimes sets CORS to allow all origins during development and forgets to restrict it for production, allowing any website to make API requests.
Missing rate limiting
API endpoints are generated without rate limiting, allowing attackers to brute-force auth endpoints or abuse expensive operations.
Over-engineered abstractions
Claude Code creates multiple layers of abstraction, generic utilities, and design patterns for simple problems — making the code harder to understand and maintain.
Edge cases in complex logic
While Claude handles the main flow well, complex conditional logic sometimes has edge cases that produce incorrect results with unusual inputs.
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your Claude Code marketplace at a fixed price.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can I build a marketplace with Claude Code?
Claude Code is a great starting point for a marketplace. It handles the initial scaffolding well, but marketplace apps have specific requirements — payment splitting and payouts and two-sided authorization — that need professional attention before launch.
What issues does Claude Code leave in marketplace apps?
Common issues include: over-permissive cors configuration, missing rate limiting, over-engineered abstractions. For a marketplace specifically, these issues are compounded by the need for payment splitting and payouts.
How do I make my Claude Code marketplace production-ready?
Start with our code audit ($19) to get a clear picture of what needs fixing. For most Claude Code-built marketplace apps, the critical path is: security review, then fixing core flow reliability, then deployment. We provide a fixed quote after the audit.
How much does it cost to fix a Claude Code-built marketplace?
Our code audit is $19 and gives you a complete report of issues. Fixes start at $199 with our Fix & Ship plan. For larger marketplace projects, we provide a custom fixed quote after the audit — no hourly billing.
Get your Claude Code marketplace production-ready
Tell us about your project. We'll respond within 24 hours with a clear plan and fixed quote.