Built a marketplace with Cline?
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 Cline apps
Building a marketplace with Cline 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 Cline marketplace
Common Cline issues we fix
Beyond marketplace-specific issues, these are Cline patterns we commonly fix.
Unsupervised file modifications
Cline modifies multiple files autonomously. Without careful review, security-critical changes like auth configuration or API permissions can go unnoticed.
Dependency installation without audit
Cline installs npm packages autonomously without checking for known vulnerabilities, malicious packages, or unnecessary additions.
Cascading changes across files
Cline's multi-file edits sometimes introduce bugs in files that weren't the focus of the change, causing regressions in unrelated features.
Execution of generated scripts
Cline can execute terminal commands as part of its workflow. Generated scripts may have unintended side effects on your development environment.
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your Cline 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 Cline?
Cline 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 Cline leave in marketplace apps?
Common issues include: unsupervised file modifications, dependency installation without audit, cascading changes across files. For a marketplace specifically, these issues are compounded by the need for payment splitting and payouts.
How do I make my Cline marketplace production-ready?
Start with our code audit ($19) to get a clear picture of what needs fixing. For most Cline-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 Cline-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 Cline marketplace production-ready
Tell us about your project. We'll respond within 24 hours with a clear plan and fixed quote.