You shipped fast — often with an AI writing most of the code. Here are the six things that quietly get people, and how to check each one in about a minute. Every tool below runs entirely in your browser, so it's safe to paste real code and real secrets.
Why AI-generated apps need a different checklist
AI coding tools optimize for "works on my machine," not "safe in public." They'll hardcode an API key to make a demo run, leave a .env in a deployed folder, pull in an abandoned dependency, or skip security headers a human would add by habit. None of that breaks the build — so it ships.
1. Did you leak a secret?
The most common AI mistake: an API key written directly into code instead of an env var. Paste your code or .env and scan before you commit.
→ LeakCheck: https://labs.copperbaytech.com/leakcheck/
2. Is your live site leaking files?
Even with clean code, your deployed site can expose a reachable .env.git folder, secrets in your JS bundle, or source maps.
→ ExposureCheck: https://labs.copperbaytech.com/exposurecheck/
3. Are your dependencies a liability?
Paste your package.json to flag vulnerable, abandoned, typosquatted, or risky-license dependencies.
→ DepCheck: https://labs.copperbaytech.com/depcheck/
4. Are your security headers set?
Missing headers are the difference between an A and an F on most security scans — a five-minute fix once you know which are missing.
→ HardenCheck: https://labs.copperbaytech.com/hardencheck/
5. Is it accessible and privacy-safe?
Accessibility (ADA/WCAG) and privacy gaps are the stuff of demand letters, and AI-generated front ends are full of them. Paste a URL for a plain-English report.
→ ShipSafe: https://labs.copperbaytech.com/shipsafe/
6. Do you have the legal basics?
Collecting any data — even an email signup — usually means you need a privacy policy and a consent banner.
→ ComplyKit: https://labs.copperbaytech.com/complykit/
A note on honesty: these are heuristic scanners — a fast first pass, not a full audit or legal advice. They'll have false positives and won't catch everything.
Full checklist + tools: https://labs.copperbaytech.com/checklist/
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