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Bolt

Build full-stack apps in your browser by describing what you want. No install, no setup.

Lv.1 PrompterFree tierAI Coding

In plain English

Like telling a really fast architect 'I want a house with 3 bedrooms and a pool' and watching them build it in front of you. You describe what you want, it appears.

Real-world example

You have an idea for a habit tracker app. You open Bolt, type 'build me a habit tracker where I can add habits, check them off daily, and see a streak calendar.' In 2 minutes you have a working app you can share with friends.

Where this fits in your project

This is your starting point. Use it to create the first version of anything.

Idea & Planning
Prototyping
Frontend / UI
Backend / API
Database & Storage
Authentication
Deploy & Hosting
Polish & DX
Scale & Optimize

When to use this

When you want to go from idea to working app in minutes. No downloads, no setup.

The situation

You have an idea and want to see if it works before investing time in it.

Good for

  • + Quick prototypes
  • + MVPs
  • + Landing pages
  • + Showing ideas to others

Not ideal for

  • - Complex apps that need fine control
  • - When you want to deeply customize the code

Getting started

Go to bolt.new, type what you want to build, and watch it appear.

Alternatives

Lovable (more visual)Replit Agent (more features)v0 (UI-focused)