Built with Pieces? Deploy it to DigitalOcean.
Step-by-step deployment help for Pieces-built apps on DigitalOcean. We fix deployment issues, configure DigitalOcean correctly, and get your app live in production. From $19.
Pieces issues we fix before deploying
Problems specific to Pieces's code generation that affect DigitalOcean deployments.
Saved snippets used out of original context introduce bugs when reused
Code snippets saved from one project often have implicit dependencies — specific utility functions, environment variables, or framework versions — that are not present in the project where the snippet is reused, causing silent failures or runtime errors.
Security-sensitive snippets like auth helpers reused across projects with different requirements
Authentication, token validation, and cryptography snippets saved from one project may use algorithms or key lengths appropriate for that context but inadequate for a different security model, spreading security assumptions that do not apply.
Version drift as saved snippets fall behind updated library APIs
Snippets saved against older versions of React, Dart, or TypeScript accumulate as libraries update, resulting in a snippet library that increasingly uses deprecated APIs or patterns that generate deprecation warnings or compilation errors in new projects.
Mixed coding patterns from different projects used inconsistently in the same codebase
When developers pull snippets from different projects saved in Pieces, each snippet may follow a different style — one uses async/await, another uses callbacks; one uses Tailwind, another uses CSS modules — creating inconsistency within the target project.
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 Pieces 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 Pieces-built app to DigitalOcean?
Yes. We regularly deploy Pieces-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 Pieces projects typically have?
Pieces projects commonly have saved snippets used out of original context introduce bugs when reused and security-sensitive snippets like auth helpers reused across projects with different requirements. 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 Pieces project live on DigitalOcean?
Start with our code audit ($19) to get a prioritized list of deployment blockers. For Pieces-built projects targeting DigitalOcean, the typical path is: fix Pieces-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 Pieces app to DigitalOcean?
Yes. We handle end-to-end deployment: auditing your Pieces 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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