Magic.dev + Internal Tool

Built a internal tool with Magic.dev?
We'll make it production-ready.

Internal tools don't face the public internet, but they often have access to sensitive business data — customer records, financial data, operational metrics. AI tools build internal dashboards quickly, but the security bar is still high because a compromised internal tool can expose your entire business.

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Internal Tool challenges in Magic.dev apps

Building a internal tool with Magic.dev is a great start — but these challenges need attention before launch.

Access control

Who can see what? Internal tools need role-based access — finance sees revenue data, support sees customer data, engineering sees system metrics. AI tools build the dashboard but rarely implement granular permissions.

Data sensitivity

Internal tools often connect directly to production databases. A bug that deletes records or a missing auth check that exposes customer PII can have serious legal and business consequences.

Network security

Internal tools should be behind a VPN or protected network, not on the public internet. AI tools deploy to public URLs by default. Proper network configuration prevents external access.

Audit logging

When someone modifies data through an internal tool, you need to know who did what and when. This is essential for debugging, compliance, and accountability.

Data mutations

Internal tools often write to production databases — updating orders, modifying user accounts, issuing refunds. These operations need confirmation dialogs, validation, and audit trails to prevent costly mistakes.

What we check in your Magic.dev internal tool

Access control — role-based permissions enforced server-side
Database security — read-only where possible, protected write operations
Network configuration — not publicly accessible, VPN or auth gateway
Audit logging — who did what, when
Data validation — confirmation for destructive operations
Authentication — SSO or secure login for all team members
Error handling — graceful failures that don't expose internal data

Common Magic.dev issues we fix

Beyond internal tool-specific issues, these are Magic.dev patterns we commonly fix.

highCode Quality

Complex implementations that are difficult to maintain

Magic.dev's ability to generate large, multi-file implementations means it can produce sophisticated code that works but is hard for human engineers to understand, debug, or extend.

highSecurity

Security decisions made at scale without explicit review

When Magic.dev generates an entire feature spanning many files, security decisions — API authentication, data access patterns, input validation — are embedded throughout without a clear review surface.

mediumCode Quality

Over-engineered solutions for straightforward requirements

Magic.dev tends toward comprehensive, extensible implementations. Simple CRUD operations may receive complex abstraction layers, generic type systems, and plugin architectures that add maintenance burden.

mediumDeployment

Dependency on Magic.dev's specific AI model for future changes

Complex generated codebases are easiest to modify by re-running Magic.dev with updated prompts. This creates dependence on continued access to their service for ongoing development.

Start with a self-serve audit

Get a professional review of your Magic.dev internal tool at a fixed price.

External Security Scan

Black-box review of your public-facing app. No code access needed.

$19
  • OWASP Top 10 vulnerability check
  • SSL/TLS configuration analysis
  • Security header assessment
  • Expert review within 24h
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Code Audit

In-depth review of your source code for security, quality, and best practices.

$19
  • Security vulnerability analysis
  • Code quality review
  • Dependency audit
  • Architecture review
  • Expert + AI code analysis
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Best Value

Complete Bundle

Both scans in one package with cross-referenced findings.

$29$38
  • Everything in both products
  • Cross-referenced findings
  • Unified action plan
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100% credited toward any paid service. Start with an audit, then let us fix what we find.

Frequently asked questions

Can I build a internal tool with Magic.dev?

Magic.dev is a great starting point for a internal tool. It handles the initial scaffolding well, but internal tools have specific requirements — access control and data sensitivity — that need professional attention before launch.

What issues does Magic.dev leave in internal tools?

Common issues include: complex implementations that are difficult to maintain, security decisions made at scale without explicit review, over-engineered solutions for straightforward requirements. For a internal tool specifically, these issues are compounded by the need for access control.

How do I make my Magic.dev internal tool production-ready?

Start with our code audit ($19) to get a clear picture of what needs fixing. For most Magic.dev-built internal tools, 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 Magic.dev-built internal tool?

Our code audit is $19 and gives you a complete report of issues. Fixes start at $199 with our Fix & Ship plan. For larger internal tool projects, we provide a custom fixed quote after the audit — no hourly billing.

Get your Magic.dev internal tool production-ready

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