DeploySmoke — Pre-launch hardening checklist for vibe-coded SaaS

Helps indie devs run security, QA, and infra checks before commercially launching a vibe-coded SaaS

Problem

Many indie devs spend a year building a full SaaS platform with AI assistance (vibe coding), but lack systematic checks for security, continuous QA, regression testing, and infrastructure hardening before commercial launch. Hiring professional teams is costly and slow, and solo devs don't know where to start, so they delay charging customers or face frequent post-launch issues.

Solution

A structured pre-launch self-audit platform for indie SaaS products, offering actionable checklists organized by domain (security, testing, infrastructure, compliance, payments), with automated scripts to scan common vulnerabilities, generate regression test templates, evaluate deployment configs, and output a shareable hardening report so devs can decide what to fix themselves vs. outsource.

Users

Solo devs building SaaS with AI, non-CS full-stack founders, and technical founders wrapping up an MVP and preparing for commercialization.

MVP

Provide modular pre-launch checklists with checkboxes and notes; integrate 3-5 automated scanners (dependency vulnerabilities, common misconfigurations, basic pen testing); generate a prioritized hardening report from results; output an RFP document for outsourcing; support PDF export or shareable links.

Revenue

One-time purchase at $29-$49 unlocking full checklist and automated scans; $9/mo subscription for continuous monitoring and re-scan discounts; revenue share with security audit or QA outsourcing partners.

Why now

AI lets indie devs build complex products fast, but professional pre-launch hardening remains a gap; a wave of vibe-coded products is approaching commercialization, creating concentrated demand.