Production rescue
AI App Migration
Short answer
An AI or no-code migration is a data + auth problem first. Recreate the core loop on a stack you own, then cut over users — do not pixel-match every generated page.
What is an AI app migration?
Moving users, files, and subscriptions from a builder platform to a repo and host you control, with a planned cutover and a rollback.
Migration steps
| Step | Prototype approach | Production approach |
|---|---|---|
| Data | CSV dump someday | Mapped schema + dry run |
| Auth | Ask users to re-register | Invite / magic-link remap |
| Cutover | Big bang Friday | Read-only window + rollback |
| UI | Copy every screen | Port the jobs-to-be-done |
Builder vs no-code
Lovable/Bolt migrations look like “export React, then fix it.” Bubble/Glide migrations look like “rewrite the product, import the data.” Do not use one playbook for both. See also the no-code migration estimator.
FAQ
Will users notice?
They will notice downtime and broken logins. They will not notice that you deleted 30 unused generated pages.
Related
Planning a cutover?
We’ll size data, auth, and the freeze window. If you should stay on the builder another quarter, we’ll say that too.