Built with Firebase Studio? Deploy it to Heroku.
Step-by-step deployment help for Firebase Studio-built apps on Heroku. We fix deployment issues, configure Heroku correctly, and get your app live in production. From $19.
Firebase Studio issues we fix before deploying
Problems specific to Firebase Studio's code generation that affect Heroku deployments.
Firestore security rules too permissive by default
Firebase Studio frequently generates Firestore rules that allow authenticated users to read and write any document in the database, without scoping access to documents owned by that user.
Client-side security logic that can be bypassed
Access control checks are placed in frontend React components rather than Firestore rules or Cloud Functions, allowing users to bypass restrictions by making direct Firestore SDK calls.
Cloud Function cold start latency degrading UX
Infrequently-called Cloud Functions take 2-5 seconds to cold start, causing noticeable delays on first API calls and making the app feel slow during low-traffic periods.
Unhandled Firestore transaction conflicts
Concurrent writes to the same documents cause transaction conflicts that are not properly caught or retried, resulting in lost updates and silent data inconsistencies.
Heroku deployment issues we check for
Common Heroku problems that break AI-generated apps in production.
Free dyno sleeping causes cold starts
Eco and Basic dynos sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity. AI-generated apps with webhook receivers or background jobs break when the dyno is asleep.
Ephemeral filesystem loses uploaded files
AI tools save user uploads and generated files to the local filesystem, but Heroku's ephemeral FS wipes all changes on every dyno restart or deploy.
Database connection pool exhaustion
Heroku Postgres plans have strict connection limits (20 on Hobby). AI-generated apps open a new connection per request, exhausting the pool under moderate traffic.
Procfile missing or incorrect
AI-generated projects lack a Procfile, causing Heroku to guess the start command. For non-standard setups, this guess is often wrong.
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your Firebase Studio project before deploying to Heroku.
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 Firebase Studio-built app to Heroku?
Yes. We regularly deploy Firebase Studio-generated projects to Heroku. We handle the platform-specific configuration, fix deployment errors, and ensure your app runs reliably in production on Heroku.
What Heroku issues do Firebase Studio projects typically have?
Firebase Studio projects commonly have firestore security rules too permissive by default and client-side security logic that can be bypassed. When deploying to Heroku, these combine with platform-specific issues like free dyno sleeping causes cold starts and ephemeral filesystem loses uploaded files.
How do I get my Firebase Studio project live on Heroku?
Start with our code audit ($19) to get a prioritized list of deployment blockers. For Firebase Studio-built projects targeting Heroku, the typical path is: fix Firebase Studio-specific code issues, configure Heroku settings correctly, then deploy. We provide a fixed quote after the audit.
Can you handle the full deployment of my Firebase Studio app to Heroku?
Yes. We handle end-to-end deployment: auditing your Firebase Studio codebase, fixing deployment blockers, configuring Heroku correctly, setting up environment variables, and getting your app live in production. Start with our code audit ($19).
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