AppLifecycle

What AppLifecycle is for

"Should I fix it or replace it" is a question people usually answer on vibes. AppLifecycle turns it into an actual decision framework — a real age-vs-satisfaction matrix for timing, and the documented 50% cost-ratio rule for repair-vs-replace — plus straight guidance for disposing of a device responsibly once you do replace it.

What it does

AppLifecycle is a fully local, hand-curated device-lifecycle toolkit. replacement_timing_recommendation takes a device type, its age, and a 1-5 satisfaction rating, and applies a real 3x3 decision matrix — age bucketed against that device type's documented typical lifespan (young/mid/old) crossed with satisfaction (low/mid/high) — to recommend keep/monitor/consider-repair/replace-soon/replace-now; five of the matrix's nine outcomes are NOT "replace." repair_vs_replace_cost_check applies the widely cited 50% rule: once a repair costs roughly half or more of a comparable new device, replacing is generally the better value, shown against either your own new-device quote or a typical reference price. e_waste_disposal_guidance covers why not to trash electronics, the take-back/ trade-in program concept, and certified e-waste recycler standards (R2, e-Stewards). device_longevity_tips gives practical, device-specific care tips. device_type_reference lists every device type covered with its typical lifespan and reference price. Ten device types: smartphone, laptop, desktop, tablet, smart TV, smartwatch, router, gaming console, printer, camera. Keyless; fully local; zero upstream calls; nothing is stored.

What it is not

Not a diagnosis of your specific device — the age/satisfaction matrix and repair options reflect general, documented patterns for a device category, not an inspection of the actual unit in front of you. Not affiliated with R2 or e-Stewards, or with any device manufacturer, repair shop, or trade-in program it generically describes. The 50% rule and the decision matrix are planning heuristics, not guarantees — a device with sentimental or irreplaceable value, or unusual repair-parts availability, can reasonably override either. Fully local, zero upstream calls, nothing stored.

AppLifecycle — Privacy Policy

Effective 28 September 2026. Unify Dynamics LLC ("we", "us"), Menlo Park, California.

What AppLifecycle is. AppLifecycle is a connector (an MCP server and REST API) that AI assistants and personal agents call on your behalf for device-upgrade timing, repair-vs-replace cost guidance, and e-waste disposal reference. You interact with your assistant; the assistant sends us only the arguments needed for that one lookup or calculation.

What we receive. The arguments of each tool call — things like a device type (e.g. "laptop"), its age in years, a 1-5 satisfaction rating, or an estimated repair/replacement cost — the technical headers needed to serve the request (an IP address or a client identifier supplied by the assistant, and a Pro API key if you have one), and standard server logs. We never receive a serial number, IMEI, device identifier, or anything that identifies your specific physical device — AppLifecycle's tools don't ask for it.

Everything is answered from bundled reference data or computed on the fly, and nothing is stored. No request is forwarded to any third party — there is no upstream call at all — and no query is logged in request bodies, recorded, or used to train anything.

What we do not receive or store. We do not receive your conversation with the assistant or your name, and we do not build a profile from your queries: each request is answered independently and nothing carries over between requests. Rate-limit counters (a client identifier and timestamps) are held in memory for at most 24 hours. Hosting-provider access logs, which contain IP addresses and request paths but not request bodies, are retained for up to 30 days for security and abuse prevention.

Sub-processors. None — all reference data is bundled with the server and every calculation runs locally. Hosting: Vercel (United States regions).

Legal bases and your rights. Our processing is necessary to provide the service you request through your assistant. Because we store no personal data beyond short-lived logs, requests to access, correct or delete personal data are usually satisfied automatically; you can still contact agent@connectorbay.com and we will respond within 30 days. We do not sell or share personal information and do not use your data to train models.

Children. AppLifecycle is a general-audience service operated by the adult using the assistant.

Changes. We will post changes here with a new effective date.

AppLifecycle — Terms of Service

Effective 28 September 2026. These terms govern use of the AppLifecycle connector ("the Service") operated by Unify Dynamics LLC ("we", "us").

1. The Service. AppLifecycle returns device-lifecycle planning information — a replacement-timing recommendation, a repair-vs-replace cost check using the widely cited 50% rule, e-waste disposal guidance, and device-longevity tips — across ten general device types. It is accessed through an AI assistant or directly over MCP or HTTP.
2. Planning reference, not a diagnosis. AppLifecycle has no ability to inspect, access, or diagnose your actual device. Its recommendations reflect general, documented patterns (typical lifespans, common repair options, the 50% cost-ratio heuristic) for a device CATEGORY, not an assessment of the specific unit you own.
3. Not affiliated with any certification body or vendor. References to R2, e-Stewards, or any manufacturer, retailer, or repair program are factual and generic; AppLifecycle is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any of them.
4. Not a substitute for data security due diligence. AppLifecycle reminds you to wipe data before disposal but cannot perform that wipe or verify it was done — that responsibility remains yours.
5. Acceptable use. Automated use within the published rate limits is welcome.
6. Availability. The Service is provided "as is" without warranty. We may change, limit or discontinue it at any time.
7. Data. Our Privacy Policy describes what we process. In short: your query is answered from bundled reference data or a local computation, and nothing is stored.
8. Pro keys. Optional Pro API keys are issued at our discretion, are personal to the holder and may be revoked for abuse.
9. Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Unify Dynamics LLC is not liable for any loss arising from use of or reliance on the Service, including any repair, replacement, or disposal decision made based on its output. Our total liability is limited to US $100.
10. Governing law. California law; venue in San Mateo County, California.
11. Contact. Unify Dynamics LLC · agent@connectorbay.com · https://connectorbay.com/applifecycle

AppLifecycle support

Email agent@connectorbay.com. We answer within two business days.

• MCP endpoint: https://applifecycle.connectorbay.com/mcp
• REST API: https://applifecycle.connectorbay.com/openapi.json
• Live status: https://applifecycle.connectorbay.com/health

When you report a problem, include the question you asked your agent, roughly when, and which agent you used (for example Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini). Never send us passwords, account numbers or ID numbers. AppLifecycle never asks for them.