Built a internal tool with Windsurf?
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.
Internal Tool challenges in Windsurf apps
Building a internal tool with Windsurf 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 Windsurf internal tool
Common Windsurf issues we fix
Beyond internal tool-specific issues, these are Windsurf patterns we commonly fix.
Incorrect auth middleware logic
Windsurf generates auth checks that look correct but have logical gaps — missing route protections, incorrect token validation, or bypassable middleware.
SQL injection in raw queries
When Windsurf uses raw SQL instead of an ORM, it sometimes concatenates user input directly into queries rather than using parameterized statements.
Silent data corruption
Type mismatches between frontend and backend go unnoticed. Data gets saved with wrong types or missing fields, causing issues that surface much later.
Circular dependency issues
Complex projects generated by Windsurf sometimes have circular imports that cause runtime errors or undefined values in specific conditions.
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your Windsurf internal tool at a fixed price.
Security Scan
Black-box review of your public-facing app. No code access needed.
- OWASP Top 10 checks
- SSL/TLS analysis
- Security headers
- Expert review within 24h
Code Audit
In-depth review of your source code for security, quality, and best practices.
- Security vulnerabilities
- Code quality review
- Dependency audit
- AI pattern 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 internal tool with Windsurf?
Windsurf is a great starting point for a internal tool. It handles the initial scaffolding well, but internal tool apps have specific requirements — access control and data sensitivity — that need professional attention before launch.
What issues does Windsurf leave in internal tool apps?
Common issues include: incorrect auth middleware logic, sql injection in raw queries, silent data corruption. For a internal tool specifically, these issues are compounded by the need for access control.
How do I make my Windsurf internal tool production-ready?
Start with our code audit ($19) to get a clear picture of what needs fixing. For most Windsurf-built internal tool apps, the critical path is: security review, then fixing core flow reliability, then deployment. We provide a fixed quote after the audit.
Get your Windsurf internal tool production-ready
Tell us about your project. We'll respond within 24 hours with a clear plan and fixed quote.