Bolt.new

Bolt.new is an innovative platform that combines AI capabilities with in-browser development, offering a unique solution for full-stack web development without local setup.

Bolt.new Key Features

• Full-Stack Browser Development: Utilize StackBlitz's WebContainers to install and run npm tools, Node.js servers, and interact with APIs.
• AI Environment Control: AI models have complete control over the filesystem, node server, package manager, terminal, and browser console.
• Multi-Framework Support: Compatible with popular JavaScript frameworks and libraries that run on StackBlitz.
• Deployment from Chat: Deploy applications to production directly from the chat interface.
• Shareable Projects: Share your work via URL for easy collaboration.
• AI-Assisted Prompts: Use the 'enhance' feature to refine development prompts with AI assistance.

Bolt.new Use Cases

• Rapid Prototyping: Quickly create and test web application ideas without setup overhead.
• Learning and Experimentation: Explore new frameworks and libraries in a controlled environment.
• Collaborative Development: Share projects easily for team collaboration or code reviews.
• AI-Assisted Coding: Leverage AI to handle complex development tasks and automate repetitive processes.
• Cross-Platform Development: Develop and test applications across different platforms without local configuration.

Bolt.new stands out for its integration of AI capabilities with a full-featured development environment. By giving AI models control over the entire development stack, it enables a new level of automation and assistance in web development.

The platform is designed to be accessible to both experienced developers and those new to coding, such as product managers or designers. It offers the flexibility to work with specific frameworks or libraries by mentioning them in the initial prompt.

Bolt.new is currently in beta, with ongoing improvements based on user feedback. It offers a free tier to get started, with paid subscriptions available for users needing more AI tokens or private projects.

As an open-source project, Bolt.new also provides developers with the opportunity to build their own AI-powered development tools using the Bolt codebase and WebContainers technology.