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Prototype to Production

Take over, harden and independently operate your Lovable app

Lovable is strong for fast MVPs with React, Vite, Tailwind and Supabase. For production, we review auth, data access, RLS, secrets, deployment, SEO and the path out of platform lock-in.

Audit

Code, security, lock-in

Hardening

Auth, RLS, secrets

CI/CD

Staging, deploy, rollback

Operations

Monitoring, CVE, updates

Leading companies worldwide trust WZ-IT

  • Rekorder
  • Keymate
  • Führerscheinmacher
  • SolidProof
  • ARGE
  • Boese VA
  • nextGYM
  • Maho Management
  • Golem.de
  • Millenium
  • Paritel
  • Yonju
  • EVADXB
  • Mr. Clipart
  • Aphy
  • Negosh
  • ABCO Water Systems
Tool-specific takeover

Lovable: Typical pitfalls

Lovable is strong for fast MVPs with React, Vite, Tailwind and Supabase. For production, we review auth, data access, RLS, secrets, deployment, SEO and the path out of platform lock-in.

Supabase Cloud dependency for auth, storage, realtime and edge functions
Unclear or missing row-level security rules
Secrets and environment variables without a clean deployment concept
SEO and AEO foundations such as rendering, metadata, sitemap, robots.txt and structured data
Provider context

Lovable takeover is mostly Supabase, GitHub and security work

Lovable can sync code to GitHub and use Supabase as a backend. That is why we review more than React components: data model, RLS, edge functions, secrets and the path into independent operations.

Export & repository

We check whether GitHub sync is set up cleanly, whether the repository works as source of truth and whether local development, branching, reviews and deployments work reliably outside Lovable.

GitHub sync and repository structure
local setup and build commands
branching, pull requests and releases

Supabase & data access

Lovable projects often use Supabase Auth, Storage, Realtime and Edge Functions. Production requires clean migrations, RLS policies, service roles, secrets and separate environments.

schema, migrations and RLS
auth flows and role model
edge functions, storage and API secrets

Self-hosting & SEO/AEO

If Lovable Cloud should be left behind, we look at app, backend, domain, redirects and indexability together. For public apps, we review the actual stack and verify rendering, metadata, sitemap, robots.txt, canonicals, structured data and performance.

self-hosted Supabase or EU hosting
staging/production with CI/CD
SSR, pre-rendering, metadata, sitemap and canonical
Production gap

Why "it works" does not yet mean "production-ready"

The risks rarely appear in the first click through the UI. They sit in data access, deployment, secrets, authorization and missing operations.

Security & data access

Auth, roles, row-level security, input validation and secret handling need a traceable review before real customer data is processed.

Platform lock-in

Builder hosting, Supabase Cloud, Replit deployments or Vercel workflows are convenient, but not automatically right for sovereign operations.

Maintainability & operations

Production operations need Git discipline, environments, tests, monitoring, backups, updates and clear ownership - not just working screens.

Process

Our 5-phase approach

The entry point is deliberately auditable and clearly scoped. After that, we decide together whether hardening, migration, further development or operations is the next useful step.

1

Audit

Security scan, secret scanning, dependency review, architecture check and lock-in analysis. The result is a prioritized action plan instead of guesswork.

2

Decoupling

Move code into a clean repository, separate environments, clarify data and auth dependencies and plan target operations.

3

Hardening

OWASP-oriented fixes, correct permissions, secure secrets, rate limits, role model and robust validation at the critical points.

4

Production readiness

CI/CD, staging and production, tests, monitoring, logging, rollback and, for public apps, a review of rendering, sitemap, robots.txt, structured data and performance.

5

Operations

Patch management, CVE monitoring, backups, uptime monitoring, incident response and further development as an ongoing operations model.

Stack

Typical target stack

The exact stack depends on the project. The target state is always the same: you own the source code, deployments are traceable, data is controlled and operations are measurable.

React / Vite / Next.js

Take over or restructure frontend and app architecture cleanly.

PostgreSQL / Supabase

Review data model, RLS, auth flows and self-hosting.

Authentik / Keycloak

SSO, roles and central identity instead of ad-hoc logins.

Coolify / Hetzner

European hosting with controllable deployment.

GitLab CI/CD

Traceable builds, staging, production and rollback.

Monitoring / CVE

Uptime, logs, updates, vulnerabilities and operations under control.

Build + Operate

Build & Operate: it does not end after hardening

Production software needs updates, CVE monitoring, backups, monitoring and clear responsibility. We can continue developing the application after takeover and operate it on sovereign infrastructure.

Lovable: FAQ about vibe-code takeover

Provider-specific answers about Lovable, Bolt, v0, Replit, Base44, self-hosting, security and operations.

Yes, if code, Supabase project and dependencies can be exported cleanly. We review GitHub sync, build process, environment variables, Supabase Auth, Storage, Edge Functions and RLS before planning target operations on your own infrastructure.

The first step is an audit of auth, roles, row-level security, secrets, data model, dependencies, deployment and monitoring. Then we harden critical areas, separate staging and production and add CI/CD, backups and operations.

Yes. We check whether GitHub sync is complete, whether all build commands run locally and whether the repository can become the source of truth. Then we add branching, pull requests, reviews and reproducible deployments.

In many cases yes, but not blindly. We need to review schema, migrations, auth flows, storage, realtime, edge functions, service roles and RLS policies separately because platform features may need adaptation.

Lovable projects often use Supabase directly from the frontend. In that setup, RLS decides whether users only see their own data. Missing or overly broad policies are a common reason why an MVP is not production-ready yet.

Yes, if app, backend and database are decoupled cleanly. A typical target setup is React/Vite or Next.js with PostgreSQL or Supabase, CI/CD, reverse proxy, TLS, monitoring and backups on European infrastructure.

This is no longer a blanket Lovable problem. New Lovable apps can use server-side rendering, except on Enterprise plans, while older React/Vite projects use pre-rendering for verified crawlers. For public pages, we still review stack, deployment, metadata, canonicals, sitemap, robots.txt, structured data, loading behavior and Search Console verification.

Yes, if the application has been moved into a normal repository, a documented build process and a clear target architecture. Development can then continue through tickets, pull requests, reviews and releases.

Yes. We start with an audit, review current operations and then plan a low-risk transition with staging, backups and rollback options.

Not automatically. The goal is controlled takeover first. We only rebuild where security, maintainability or scaling truly require it.

Yes. After hardening, we can continue developing the application, connect APIs, add AI features or integrate it into existing processes.

Typical targets are European providers such as Hetzner or your own server environment. Hybrid setups are also possible depending on requirements.

Industry-leading companies worldwide rely on us

  • Rekorder
  • Keymate
  • Führerscheinmacher
  • SolidProof
  • ARGE
  • Boese VA
  • nextGYM
  • Maho Management
  • Golem.de
  • Millenium
  • Paritel
  • Yonju
  • EVADXB
  • Mr. Clipart
  • Aphy
  • Negosh
  • Odiseo Solutions
  • AInergy

What do our customers say?

Andrea Pawlowski
Architecture ConsultingSovereign Software SelectionOpen Source Strategy
I got to know Timo and Robin as dedicated and professional partners who make a lot of things possible for their clients that initially seem impossible. I felt very well advised. The services offered have thoroughly convinced me. (translated)

Andrea Pawlowski

Communications Manager, Golem.de

Golem.de - leading German IT news outlet.

Golem.de
Plan a sovereign open-source stack
Sonja Aßer
Software DevelopmentPHP ModernizationAPI Extension
With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from WZ-IT think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team! (translated)

Sonja Aßer

Data Manager, ARGE

ARGE Neue Medien - master data & digital standards for plumbing and building technology.

ARGE
Modernize your legacy software
Aleksandr Shuliko
Cloud MigrationAWS ExitProxmox81% Cost Reduction
I recently worked with Timo and the WZ-IT team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With WZ-IT, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.

Aleksandr Shuliko

CTO, EVA Real Estate, UAE

EVA Real Estate - leading real-estate agency in Dubai.

EVA Real Estate
Cut cloud cost - up to −81%
Pascal Hakkers
Managed ProxmoxClusterMonitoringHigh Availability
WZ-IT manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With WZ-IT's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured. We value the professional collaboration and the noticeable relief it brings to our daily operations.

Pascal Hakkers

Managing Director, Aphy B.V., Netherlands

Aphy - AI platform for hotel back-office.

Aphy
Build a high-availability Proxmox cluster
John Hellmerichs
Proxmox & VirtualizationBackupVPNSecurity
WZ-IT provided very competent support in implementing our server and virtualization infrastructure. As part of the project, a Proxmox-based virtualization environment was set up along with a virtual machine for our application systems. Additionally, a structured backup concept was implemented. A particular focus was on security: the setup of a VPN tunnel and the clean implementation of encryption and access concepts were professionally executed. The structured consulting as well as the reliable and swift implementation deserve special mention. We are very satisfied with the services provided and are happy to recommend WZ-IT.

John Hellmerichs

Managing Director, AInergy GmbH

AInergy - consultancy for energy and facility management.

AInergy GmbH
Virtualize with Managed Proxmox
Matthias Zimmermann
Open Source ArchitectureImplementationTechnical Consulting
We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and WZ-IT. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. WZ-IT took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back. (translated)

Matthias Zimmermann

Managing Director, Annota GmbH

Annota - healthtech startup with an AI documentation assistant.

Annota
Design an open-source AI architecture
Sebastian Maier
Sovereign CollaborationOpen Source StackOperationsMaintenance
Timo and Robin from WZ-IT set up a RocketChat server for us - and I couldn't be more satisfied! From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. Even after the setup, they take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend WZ-IT without reservation and look forward to continuing our collaboration! (translated)

Sebastian Maier

Managing Director, Yonju GmbH

Yonju - business coaching and AI products.

Yonju
Get collaboration fully managed
Gabriel Sanz Señor
Production DeploymentCI/CDPaaSOperations
Counting on WZ-IT team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.

Gabriel Sanz Señor

Managing Director, Odiseo Solutions

Odiseo Solutions - software engineering for the space industry.

Odiseo Solutions
Ship your prototype to production
Andrea Pawlowski
Architecture ConsultingSovereign Software SelectionOpen Source Strategy
I got to know Timo and Robin as dedicated and professional partners who make a lot of things possible for their clients that initially seem impossible. I felt very well advised. The services offered have thoroughly convinced me. (translated)

Andrea Pawlowski

Communications Manager, Golem.de

Golem.de - leading German IT news outlet.

Golem.de
Plan a sovereign open-source stack
Sonja Aßer
Software DevelopmentPHP ModernizationAPI Extension
With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from WZ-IT think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team! (translated)

Sonja Aßer

Data Manager, ARGE

ARGE Neue Medien - master data & digital standards for plumbing and building technology.

ARGE
Modernize your legacy software
Aleksandr Shuliko
Cloud MigrationAWS ExitProxmox81% Cost Reduction
I recently worked with Timo and the WZ-IT team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With WZ-IT, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.

Aleksandr Shuliko

CTO, EVA Real Estate, UAE

EVA Real Estate - leading real-estate agency in Dubai.

EVA Real Estate
Cut cloud cost - up to −81%
Pascal Hakkers
Managed ProxmoxClusterMonitoringHigh Availability
WZ-IT manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With WZ-IT's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured. We value the professional collaboration and the noticeable relief it brings to our daily operations.

Pascal Hakkers

Managing Director, Aphy B.V., Netherlands

Aphy - AI platform for hotel back-office.

Aphy
Build a high-availability Proxmox cluster
John Hellmerichs
Proxmox & VirtualizationBackupVPNSecurity
WZ-IT provided very competent support in implementing our server and virtualization infrastructure. As part of the project, a Proxmox-based virtualization environment was set up along with a virtual machine for our application systems. Additionally, a structured backup concept was implemented. A particular focus was on security: the setup of a VPN tunnel and the clean implementation of encryption and access concepts were professionally executed. The structured consulting as well as the reliable and swift implementation deserve special mention. We are very satisfied with the services provided and are happy to recommend WZ-IT.

John Hellmerichs

Managing Director, AInergy GmbH

AInergy - consultancy for energy and facility management.

AInergy GmbH
Virtualize with Managed Proxmox
Matthias Zimmermann
Open Source ArchitectureImplementationTechnical Consulting
We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and WZ-IT. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. WZ-IT took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back. (translated)

Matthias Zimmermann

Managing Director, Annota GmbH

Annota - healthtech startup with an AI documentation assistant.

Annota
Design an open-source AI architecture
Sebastian Maier
Sovereign CollaborationOpen Source StackOperationsMaintenance
Timo and Robin from WZ-IT set up a RocketChat server for us - and I couldn't be more satisfied! From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. Even after the setup, they take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend WZ-IT without reservation and look forward to continuing our collaboration! (translated)

Sebastian Maier

Managing Director, Yonju GmbH

Yonju - business coaching and AI products.

Yonju
Get collaboration fully managed
Gabriel Sanz Señor
Production DeploymentCI/CDPaaSOperations
Counting on WZ-IT team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.

Gabriel Sanz Señor

Managing Director, Odiseo Solutions

Odiseo Solutions - software engineering for the space industry.

Odiseo Solutions
Ship your prototype to production
Andrea Pawlowski
Architecture ConsultingSovereign Software SelectionOpen Source Strategy
I got to know Timo and Robin as dedicated and professional partners who make a lot of things possible for their clients that initially seem impossible. I felt very well advised. The services offered have thoroughly convinced me. (translated)

Andrea Pawlowski

Communications Manager, Golem.de

Golem.de - leading German IT news outlet.

Golem.de
Plan a sovereign open-source stack
Sonja Aßer
Software DevelopmentPHP ModernizationAPI Extension
With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from WZ-IT think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team! (translated)

Sonja Aßer

Data Manager, ARGE

ARGE Neue Medien - master data & digital standards for plumbing and building technology.

ARGE
Modernize your legacy software
Aleksandr Shuliko
Cloud MigrationAWS ExitProxmox81% Cost Reduction
I recently worked with Timo and the WZ-IT team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With WZ-IT, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.

Aleksandr Shuliko

CTO, EVA Real Estate, UAE

EVA Real Estate - leading real-estate agency in Dubai.

EVA Real Estate
Cut cloud cost - up to −81%
Pascal Hakkers
Managed ProxmoxClusterMonitoringHigh Availability
WZ-IT manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With WZ-IT's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured. We value the professional collaboration and the noticeable relief it brings to our daily operations.

Pascal Hakkers

Managing Director, Aphy B.V., Netherlands

Aphy - AI platform for hotel back-office.

Aphy
Build a high-availability Proxmox cluster
John Hellmerichs
Proxmox & VirtualizationBackupVPNSecurity
WZ-IT provided very competent support in implementing our server and virtualization infrastructure. As part of the project, a Proxmox-based virtualization environment was set up along with a virtual machine for our application systems. Additionally, a structured backup concept was implemented. A particular focus was on security: the setup of a VPN tunnel and the clean implementation of encryption and access concepts were professionally executed. The structured consulting as well as the reliable and swift implementation deserve special mention. We are very satisfied with the services provided and are happy to recommend WZ-IT.

John Hellmerichs

Managing Director, AInergy GmbH

AInergy - consultancy for energy and facility management.

AInergy GmbH
Virtualize with Managed Proxmox
Matthias Zimmermann
Open Source ArchitectureImplementationTechnical Consulting
We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and WZ-IT. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. WZ-IT took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back. (translated)

Matthias Zimmermann

Managing Director, Annota GmbH

Annota - healthtech startup with an AI documentation assistant.

Annota
Design an open-source AI architecture
Sebastian Maier
Sovereign CollaborationOpen Source StackOperationsMaintenance
Timo and Robin from WZ-IT set up a RocketChat server for us - and I couldn't be more satisfied! From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. Even after the setup, they take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend WZ-IT without reservation and look forward to continuing our collaboration! (translated)

Sebastian Maier

Managing Director, Yonju GmbH

Yonju - business coaching and AI products.

Yonju
Get collaboration fully managed
Gabriel Sanz Señor
Production DeploymentCI/CDPaaSOperations
Counting on WZ-IT team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.

Gabriel Sanz Señor

Managing Director, Odiseo Solutions

Odiseo Solutions - software engineering for the space industry.

Odiseo Solutions
Ship your prototype to production

Let's Talk About Your Idea

Whether a specific IT challenge or just an idea - we look forward to the exchange. In a brief conversation, we'll evaluate together if and how your project fits with WZ-IT.

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Leading companies trust WZ-IT

  • Rekorder
  • Keymate
  • Führerscheinmacher
  • SolidProof
  • ARGE
  • Boese VA
  • nextGYM
  • Maho Management
  • Golem.de
  • Millenium
  • Paritel
  • Yonju
  • EVADXB
  • Mr. Clipart
  • Aphy
  • Negosh
  • ABCO Water Systems
Timo Wevelsiep & Robin Zins - CEOs of WZ-IT

Timo Wevelsiep & Robin Zins

Managing Directors of WZ-IT

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