Bolt.new is an open-source platform that tightly integrates AI models with an in-browser development environment (WebContainers). It enables users to scaffold projects, install dependencies, run Node.js servers, interact with APIs, and deploy apps directly from the browser using natural language prompts, reducing the friction from idea to running application.
Key Features
- Full-stack in the browser: run npm tools, start servers, and preview changes without local setup.
- Environment control: AI agents have access to the filesystem, terminal, package manager, and browser console to manage the full app lifecycle.
- Deploy & share: deploy projects from the interface and share via URL.
Use Cases
- Rapid prototyping and MVP creation via natural language prompts.
- Teaching and demos where local environment setup is undesirable.
- Building AI-driven developer tools that require environment control and automation.
Technical Highlights
- Built on StackBlitz WebContainers and TypeScript ecosystem, supporting popular frameworks and toolchains.
- Open-source codebase (MIT license) with examples, plugins, and community contributions.