Bolt.new

Bolt.new allows developers to prompt, build, run, and deploy Node.js web applications entirely client-side. Utilizing LLMs and WebContainers, it eliminates local environment setup friction.

Overview

Bolt.new is an in-browser AI development environment built on StackBlitz’s WebContainer technology. It enables full Node.js execution client-side, allowing AI models to install npm packages, run servers, and execute code in a single browser tab without local setup.

How It Works

1. User prompts the agent or uploads Figma/GitHub assets. 2. WebContainers boot an isolated Node.js environment in browser memory. 3. AI agent installs npm dependencies and writes code. 4. Application executes live in preview with one-click deployment.

Why Users Choose It

  • Complete Node.js server running in browser
  • Direct Figma design import
  • Zero local terminal configuration
  • Seamless integration with JavaScript ecosystem
  • In-browser WebContainer OS environment

Core Features

  • WebContainer micro-OS execution
  • Full npm package installation
  • Figma file import engine
  • Expo mobile app prototyping
  • One-click Bolt Cloud deployment
  • Editable code editor pane

Use Cases

  • Converting design mockups into working React apps
  • Testing npm libraries without local installation
  • Building internal operational tools
  • Prototyping mobile apps with Expo

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Instant environment boot time
  • Full transparent access to terminal & code
  • Supports any Node.js compatible framework
  • Integrated cloud deployment
Cons
  • Large codebases rapidly consume context window tokens
  • Token billing is allocated per seat rather than pooled
  • Complex logic refactoring can hit LLM context loops

Pricing

Pricing model: Free + Paid

Token-metered subscription model throttled by daily usage on free plans.

PlanMonthlyAnnualLimitsNotes
Free$0$01M tokens/month (300K daily limit)Includes Bolt branding; public projects.
Pro$25/month$18/month10M tokens/monthRemoves daily limit; enables private site sharing.
Teams$30/member/mo$22/member/mo10M tokens/member/monthProvides centralized team access and seat billing.

FAQ

What is Bolt.new?

Bolt.new is an AI development platform that writes, runs, and deploys web applications inside the browser.

Is Bolt.new open source?

No, the commercial Bolt.new SaaS platform is proprietary. The open-source bolt.diy repository is a separate community project.

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