# Bolt **Category**: Developer Tools **Company**: StackBlitz **Type**: AI Web Development Agent ## Overview Bolt (Bolt.new) is an in-browser AI web development agent that provides complete environment control for full-stack web application development. Unlike traditional dev environments, Bolt gives AI models control over the filesystem, node server, package manager, terminal, and browser console, enabling chat-based development with real-time implementation. ## Links & Resources ### Official Links - **Website**: [Bolt.new](https://bolt.new/) - **Documentation**: [Bolt Support](https://support.bolt.new/) - **GitHub**: [Bolt.new Repository](https://github.com/stackblitz/bolt.new) ### Social Media - **StackBlitz Twitter**: [@stackblitz](https://twitter.com/stackblitz) - **Discord**: [StackBlitz Community](https://discord.com/invite/stackblitz) ### Additional Resources - **Introduction**: [Intro to Bolt](https://support.bolt.new/building/intro-bolt) - **WebContainers**: [StackBlitz WebContainers Technology](https://webcontainers.io/) ## Tool Evaluation *Not reviewed* - See [[Tool Evaluation Template]] for evaluation criteria ### Key Features - AI with complete environment control (filesystem, server, terminal, console) - Chat-based development with real-time code implementation - Browser-based full-stack development powered by WebContainers - Support for popular JavaScript frameworks and libraries - Integrated services: Figma, Netlify, Supabase, GitHub, Expo, Stripe - Automatic error monitoring and fix suggestions - Install and run npm tools and libraries (Vite, Next.js, etc.) - Real-time preview and testing environment - One-click publishing and deployment - Collaborative development with instant URL sharing ## Use Cases ### Primary Applications - Rapid prototyping and MVP development - UI design implementation from Figma - Full-stack web application scaffolding - API development and testing - Educational coding projects and tutorials - Client demonstration and proof-of-concept development - Team collaboration on development projects - Mobile app development with Expo integration ### Potential Workflow Integration Ideas 1. **Design-to-Code**: Convert Figma designs directly into functional applications 2. **Rapid Prototyping**: Generate working prototypes for stakeholder review 3. **Educational Content**: Create interactive coding lessons and demonstrations 4. **Client Projects**: Quickly scaffold applications for client approval 5. **Team Collaboration**: Share development environments instantly via URLs 6. **API Integration**: Build and test integrations with external services ## Pricing ### Plan Structure - **Free Plan**: Daily tokens with basic AI-powered features - **Pro Plan**: $20/month for 10M tokens with enhanced capabilities - **Pro 50 Plan**: $50/month for 26M tokens with advanced features ### Token System - Features pause when daily token limit is reached - Tokens reset daily for continued access - Upgrade options available for extended usage *Detailed pricing coming soon* ## Pros & Cons ### Advantages - ✅ Complete AI control over development environment - ✅ Real-time code implementation and testing - ✅ Zero setup required - start developing immediately - ✅ Support for modern JavaScript frameworks - ✅ Integrated deployment and hosting capabilities - ✅ Collaborative sharing via instant URLs - ✅ Automatic error detection and fix suggestions - ✅ Seamless integration with popular development services ### Disadvantages - ❌ Limited to web applications and JavaScript ecosystem - ❌ Cannot directly edit code - only prompt-based interaction - ❌ Token-based usage limits on free and paid plans - ❌ Requires internet connectivity for all development work - ❌ Limited customization compared to traditional IDEs - ❌ May not support complex enterprise development requirements ## Notes & Updates ### Target Audience - 60-70% of users are non-technical (PMs, designers, entrepreneurs) - Professional developers use it for rapid scaffolding and prototyping - Popular for zero-to-one development and UI generation *Additional updates coming soon* ### Recommended For - Product managers and designers - Entrepreneurs and startup founders - Non-technical users with app ideas - Developers needing rapid prototyping - Educators creating interactive coding content - Teams requiring collaborative development environments - Anyone seeking fast web application development ## Related Tools ### AI Development Platforms - [[Replit]] - Online IDE with AI assistance and collaboration - [[Lovable]] - AI app builder with code generation - [[Cursor]] - AI-powered code editor for professional development - [GitHub Copilot](https://github.com/features/copilot) - AI pair programming assistant - [v0](https://v0.dev/) - AI-powered UI component generation ### Complementary Development Tools - [Figma](https://www.figma.com/) - Design and prototyping platform - [Netlify](https://www.netlify.com/) - Web deployment and hosting - [Supabase](https://supabase.com/) - Backend-as-a-service platform - [Vercel](https://vercel.com/) - Frontend deployment platform ## Rankings *Coming soon* --- *Last Updated: 2025-07-27*