downvibe
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Your AI wrote it.
We fix it.

AI-generated code ships fast and breaks faster. We transform bloated, insecure vibe-coded repos into lean, production-grade systems your team can actually maintain.

// the problem

The Hidden Cost of
Vibe Coding

Vibe coding got you to v1. But now you have 47 files that should be 12, dependencies nobody uses, and security holes no linter will catch.

10x
more code than necessary. AI writes like an intern with infinite confidence and zero taste.
34
average CVEs hiding in a vibe-coded repo. The AI copied vulnerable patterns you never reviewed.
3 wks
onboarding time for new engineers. Nobody can read what the AI generated because it wasn't written for humans.
0-80%
avg code reduction
0x
faster onboarding
0
vulns left behind
0%
test coverage on delivery

// how we work

How We Downvibe

Four phases. Zero bloat left behind.

01

AUDIT

We deep-dive into your codebase, mapping every dependency, dead code path, and security vulnerability. Nothing hides from static analysis and manual review.

02

PLAN

We design the minimal architecture that preserves all functionality. Every module earns its place or gets marked for removal. You approve the blueprint before we touch a line.

03

STRIP

We surgically remove the slop, refactor what remains, and harden security. Dead dependencies vanish. Redundant abstractions collapse. Every function gets tested.

04

DELIVER

You get a lean, documented, maintainable codebase with full test coverage. CI/CD configured. Security hardened. Ready for your team to own with confidence.

71%

code reduced

0

vulnerabilities

100%

tested

// results

Before & After

Typical results from a vibe-coded repo cleanup.

Files
847 156
-82%
Lines of Code
94,000 12,400
-87%
Dependencies
187 23
-88%
Bundle Size
4.2 MB 340 KB
-92%
Security Vulns
34 0
-100%
Build Time
4m 12s 18s
-93%

// what we do

What We Strip, Fix,
and Fortify

From a quick diagnostic to a full transformation, we meet your codebase wherever it is.

01

Codebase Audit

Comprehensive analysis of your vibe-coded repos. Get a detailed report covering slop density, security vulnerabilities, dead code, and a reduction roadmap.

Slop density scoring
Security vulnerability scan
Dead code identification
Reduction roadmap
02

Slop Removal

We strip dead code, unused dependencies, redundant abstractions, and AI-generated bloat. Your codebase shrinks by 40-80% while keeping every feature.

Dead code elimination
Dependency pruning
Abstraction collapse
Bundle optimization
03

Security Hardening

AI-generated code ships with hidden vulnerabilities. We find them, fix them, and set up guardrails so they never come back.

CVE remediation
Input validation
Auth/AuthZ audit
CI/CD security gates
04

Full Refactor

The complete transformation. We rebuild your vibe-coded mess into a clean, tested, documented system that your team can ship and scale with confidence.

Architecture redesign
Full test coverage
CI/CD pipeline setup
Team handoff & training

// pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No subscriptions. No retainers. Pay per repo, get results.

Audit

Know what you're dealing with

$2,500

per repository

  • Full codebase analysis
  • Security vulnerability report
  • Slop density score
  • Reduction roadmap
Get Started

Full Refactor

Total transformation

Custom

scoped to your needs

  • Everything in Strip & Fortify
  • Architecture redesign
  • CI/CD pipeline
  • Team handoff & training
  • 60-day support window
Contact Us

// manifesto

We Believe in Less

AI is the most powerful code generation tool ever built. It is also the most prolific source of technical debt in history.

We don't hate AI code. We refine it. We strip the scaffolding, kill the cruft, and leave behind only what your product actually needs.

Every line should earn its place. Every dependency should justify its weight. Every function should be readable by the next human who touches it.

Less code. Fewer bugs. Faster ships. That's the downvibe way.

// about us

Built by an Engineer Who Ships

Years of writing, reviewing, and refactoring production code at scale. Now helping teams undo the mess that AI left behind.

VA

Vitali Avagyan

Founder

Full-stack systems engineer. Building and cleaning codebases at scale.

// faq

Questions

Vibe coding is using AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, ChatGPT) to generate entire codebases from prompts. The output works, but it is bloated, repetitive, and often insecure. It trades code quality for speed.

No. We work on branches and maintain full test coverage throughout the process. You approve every change before it merges. If something breaks, we fix it before delivery. Zero risk to your production environment.

Audits take 2-3 business days. Strip & Fortify engagements run 1-3 weeks depending on repo size. Full refactors are scoped individually. We give you a timeline before starting.

TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust, React, Next.js, FastAPI, Django, and more. If AI can generate it, we can clean it. Reach out and we will confirm support for your stack.

Yes, for static analysis and pattern detection. But every decision and every line of refactored code is reviewed and approved by a senior engineer. AI assists our process; it does not drive it.

Ready to shed
the slop?

Send us your repo. We will tell you exactly what to cut, what to fix, and what to keep. No commitment, no sales pitch.