Built with Zed AI? Deploy it to DigitalOcean.
Step-by-step deployment help for Zed AI-built apps on DigitalOcean. We fix deployment issues, configure DigitalOcean correctly, and get your app live in production. From $19.
Zed AI issues we fix before deploying
Problems specific to Zed AI's code generation that affect DigitalOcean deployments.
Inline edits applied directly to files without a diff review step
Zed AI applies inline edits immediately to open files, which makes changes fast but difficult to review as a unit before they are applied. Mistakes in multi-line edits can be harder to undo cleanly compared to tools that show a diff preview.
Fewer security guardrails than more established AI coding assistants
As a newer tool in a smaller ecosystem, Zed AI has less institutional knowledge built into its guardrails — it is less likely to flag insecure patterns in generated code like missing authentication or unsafe deserialization.
Limited codebase context compared to dedicated AI coding assistants
Zed AI operates primarily on open files and the immediate context rather than indexing the full codebase, so suggestions may not account for existing utilities, established patterns, or dependencies defined elsewhere in the project.
Rust-specific suggestions may not account for lifetime and ownership rules
Generated Rust code from Zed AI sometimes produces code that compiles but has ownership patterns that are overly restrictive or introduce unnecessary clones, requiring a Rust-savvy developer to optimize.
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 Zed AI 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
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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 Zed AI-built app to DigitalOcean?
Yes. We regularly deploy Zed AI-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 Zed AI projects typically have?
Zed AI projects commonly have inline edits applied directly to files without a diff review step and fewer security guardrails than more established ai coding assistants. 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 Zed AI project live on DigitalOcean?
Start with our code audit ($19) to get a prioritized list of deployment blockers. For Zed AI-built projects targeting DigitalOcean, the typical path is: fix Zed AI-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 Zed AI app to DigitalOcean?
Yes. We handle end-to-end deployment: auditing your Zed AI 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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