What is probably broken
The app runs perfectly on your machine after Cursor built it, but the server fails with missing modules, wrong Node version, or build errors.
What production should look like
The Cursor-built app running on your production server with correct dependencies, build config, and live URL.
STEP 01
Audit what Cursor produced
Cursor generates code but may not set up production build and deploy config.
- Check package.json for build and start scripts.
- Confirm the Node version matches what the app expects.
- List every environment variable the app reads from `process.env`.
STEP 02
Set up the production server
The server needs dependencies, env vars, and a process manager.
- Install all dependencies with the same package manager used locally.
- Add environment variables to the server deploy panel.
- Set up a process manager (PM2, Docker, or deploy panel) to keep the app alive.
STEP 03
Build, deploy, and test
Run the production build and verify every integration works.
- Build the app on the server with production env vars loaded.
- Start the process and confirm it responds on the expected port.
- Test database connections, auth, and any external API calls.
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