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The leading terminal-based AI pair programmer for high-velocity software engineering.

The first AI-native full-stack development environment that builds, runs, and deploys applications in the browser.

Bolt.new represents a paradigm shift in web development, leveraging StackBlitz's proprietary WebContainer technology to run full-stack Node.js environments directly within the browser's main thread. Unlike traditional AI coding assistants that provide text-only snippets, Bolt.new maintains a persistent, stateful development environment where an LLM (typically Claude 3.5 Sonnet) has direct read/write access to a virtual file system and a shell. This architecture allows the AI to execute npm commands, install dependencies, run dev servers, and debug errors in real-time without requiring local installation or cloud-side compute for the execution environment. By 2026, Bolt.new has solidified its position as the premier 'Prompt-to-Product' engine, enabling developers to scaffold complex React, Next.js, and Remix applications through natural language while retaining the ability to manually intervene via a professional-grade terminal. Its integration with Netlify and Vercel creates a seamless CI/CD pipeline, making it an essential tool for rapid prototyping, internal tool generation, and educational sandboxing.
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Allows Node.js runtimes to persist across browser sessions without a backend server.
The AI monitors terminal output and automatically rewrites code to fix runtime errors.
Simultaneously edits frontend components, backend routes, and database schemas.
Instant Hot Module Replacement within the same browser tab.
Native build-and-deploy hooks for serverless hosting.
Indexes the entire project structure to provide context-aware suggestions.
Input terminal commands directly to the AI for execution or explanation.
Authenticate using GitHub or email via the Bolt.new landing page.
Initialize a workspace by providing a natural language prompt describing the app architecture.
Monitor the AI as it executes 'npm init' and installs core dependencies via WebContainers.
Review the generated file structure in the sidebar and the live preview window.
Use the integrated terminal to run custom scripts or verify environment variables.
Iterate on the design by prompting specific UI changes or feature additions.
Connect a GitHub repository to synchronize the browser-based file system with a remote origin.
Configure deployment secrets and environment variables within the Bolt settings panel.
Click 'Deploy' to push the final build to a production environment like Netlify.
Export the project as a ZIP or push to a new repo for local VS Code development.
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