VibeRaven

Do AI-Built Apps Need Sentry Before Launch?

Most AI-built apps need error monitoring before real users arrive, but Sentry is not the first step. Run npx -y viberaven --agent-mode to see whether monitoring, auth, billing, and deployment gaps are already blocking launch.

Decide if Sentry is needed before launch

  • List launch-critical paths: signup, auth, checkout, webhooks, and core API routes.
  • Check whether any client or server error reporting exists in the repo today.
  • Verify you can distinguish preview from production failures with environments and releases.
  • Confirm someone will be notified when a paid-user path breaks.
  • Plan source maps and PII filtering so captured errors are actionable in production.
  • If gaps remain, add Sentry or equivalent monitoring before inviting users.

Do AI-built apps need Sentry before launch?

They need a way to see production errors on launch-critical paths. Sentry is a strong default, but run npx -y viberaven --agent-mode first to see whether monitoring, auth, billing, or deploy gaps should be fixed before or alongside Sentry setup.