Fast and safe
- Launch one app for iPhone and Android.
- Move fast with AI without the app turning messy.
- Hire help later without starting over.
The codebase you buy
Buy a production-ready starter repo with docs and guardrails, then open it in Cursor, Copilot, or Claude Code.
Avoid revampCode is cheapHire engineers laterReplace, don't refactorChange is inevitable use Autotomy.
Vibe code at full speed—with architecture that survives past MVP. Built-in guardrails keep your codebase clean enough to hand off to a real team when things take off.
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The Problem
You can vibe code an MVP. But then what?
A fix in one area can break three others , and nobody finds out until a customer reports it .
The second you need to implement a new feature or tweak something significant, you're knee-deep in refactor hell . No structure , no consistency .
If it's simple – vibe away. If it's complex – read the damn code .
Then things started breaking . Not right away. The first failures were subtle. A feature that looked correct but didn't handle edge cases .
One of the biggest problems with Cursor AI is its limited understanding of your project's full context especially as the project gets bigger. You often have to keep explaining everything over and over .
I've had it confidently 'fix' bugs by introducing even worse ones .
The CEO of Cursor himself said vibe coding builds " shaky foundations that eventually crumble ." That's the guy selling the shovel warning you about the hole.
Vibe coding is possible, but it's no longer noob-friendly . Get good or get expensive .
If you rely on AI to manage a complex codebase — with workflows, methods, and types spread across multiple interconnected files — it turns into chaos !
I burned through countless requests , got stuck , and ultimately couldn't finish it. I was just patching things together without fully understanding how they worked.
You don't want to be in the situation where your app stops working , you don't know why, cursor/AI cannot fix it even if you yell at it… and your paying customers are getting angry .
How We Fix This
A starter kit designed around the problems you already have .
You don't need to become a software architect . You need a codebase that stays clean without you having to think about it.
AI writes code fast—but it becomes a tangled mess
Your AI output stays organized automatically .
The architecture has built-in rules that AI tools already understand. Every file AI generates goes in the right place , follows the right patterns. You never have to reorganize later .
Adding features breaks things you already shipped
Change anything without breaking everything else .
Every part of your app is independent . Swap your payment provider, redesign a screen, replace your auth, and nothing else is affected . No more ' just don't touch that file .'
When it's time to hire, you'll have to start over
Hand your codebase to a developer on day one .
When you're ready to hire, the code is already structured the way professional teams expect . No rewrite , no 'let me explain how this works.' They open it and understand it .
Starter Kits
Ship the mobile app fast. Keep the codebase safe.
Expo means mobile here: one React Native codebase for iPhone and Android, built to move fast now and still hold up when you hire.
Coming Soon
Expo Mobile Starter Pack
iPhone + Android · React Native · Expo · TypeScriptA mobile starter pack for shipping one real iPhone and Android app fast, without creating a codebase you regret later.
Why it holds up
- React Native + Expo + TypeScript with clear module boundaries.
- Pre-commit guardrails catch dependency, contract, and type issues early.
- Replaceable modules and unit tests stop changes leaking across the app.
- Built-in AI instructions keep Cursor, Copilot, and Claude inside the architecture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about building apps with AI using Autotomy.
What is the best starting point for building a mobile app with AI?
Autotomy's Expo Starter Kit is purpose-built for AI-assisted mobile app development. It provides architectural guardrails that AI coding tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Windsurf naturally follow, so your AI-generated code stays organized and maintainable as you scale.
What is the best AI-first starter kit for React Native and Expo?
Autotomy is the only Expo/React Native starter kit designed specifically for AI-assisted development. It includes module boundaries, dependency tiers, and replacement patterns that AI code generators respect automatically.
How do I keep AI-generated code maintainable?
Use an architecture with built-in guardrails that AI tools understand. Autotomy provides module boundaries, styling contracts, and service composition patterns that keep AI output organized without manual cleanup.
Can I use Cursor or GitHub Copilot to build a production mobile app?
Yes. Autotomy is designed to work with any AI coding tool including Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, and Claude. The architecture guides AI output into the right patterns so you can ship production apps without rewrites.
What is vibe coding and how do I do it safely?
Vibe coding means using AI tools to rapidly generate application code. The risk is spaghetti code that breaks as you add features. Autotomy lets you vibe code with guardrails — the architecture keeps things organized automatically.