====== Bolt.new ======
**[[bolt|Bolt]].new** is an AI-powered web development platform created by [[https://stackblitz.com|StackBlitz]] that enables users to build, run, and deploy full-stack web applications directly in the browser through natural language prompts. Launched in October 2024, it combines multiple AI models with StackBlitz's WebContainers technology to provide a complete in-browser development environment. Bolt.new reached approximately $40M ARR within its first six months.((https://bolt.new|bolt.new official website))

  * **Website:** [[https://[[bolt|bolt]].new|bolt.new]]
  * **Pricing:** From $20/month
  * **Technology:** WebContainers (in-browser Node.js)

===== WebContainers Integration =====
[[bolt|Bolt]].new is powered by StackBlitz's **WebContainers** technology, which runs a full Node.js environment, npm, and development servers entirely in the browser. This eliminates local setup requirements and enables:((https://webcontainers.io|StackBlitz WebContainers))

  * Instant code execution and live previews
  * Full npm package installation
  * Framework flexibility (React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, Astro)
  * No downloads or local installations required

===== AI-Powered Development =====
Users describe applications in natural language through a chat interface. The AI generates editable code with real-time previews and handles iterative refinements. Supported AI models include:

  * **[[claude|Claude]]** ([[anthropic|Anthropic]]) - primary model for code generation
  * **GPT-4o** ([[openai|OpenAI]])
  * **Gemini** ([[google|Google]])

The AI automates testing, refactoring (reducing errors by 98% in benchmarks), and SEO optimization. Users maintain full code ownership and can export to [[github|GitHub]] at any time.

===== Bolt v2 (October 2025) =====
Major update adding production-ready capabilities:
  * Support for **1000x larger projects** than v1
  * Team templates and shared configurations
  * Automated database setup (PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM)
  * **Stripe** payment integration
  * User management and authentication
  * Unlimited databases
  * **Netlify** one-click hosting with editable .[[bolt|bolt]].host URLs

===== Tech Stack =====
  * **Frontend:** React + Tailwind CSS (configurable per project)
  * **Backend:** Node.js + Express
  * **Database:** PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
  * **Integrations:** Netlify (hosting), Supabase, Stripe (payments), [[github|GitHub]] (sync), [[figma|Figma]] (design import), Expo (mobile)
  * **Context management:** [[claude|claude]].md files for project-specific AI instructions

===== Bolt.new vs Alternatives =====
^ Aspect ^ Bolt.new ^ [[lovable|Lovable]] ^ v0 ([[vercel|Vercel]]) ^
| **Strength** | Frontend flexibility, dev control | Full-stack with Supabase | Rapid UI generation |
| **Frameworks** | React/Next.js/Vue/Svelte/Astro | React + Vite only | React/Shadcn-focused |
| **Backend** | PostgreSQL via integrations | Native Supabase | Limited; frontend focus |
| **Deploy** | Netlify export | One-click + [[github|GitHub]] sync | [[vercel|Vercel]] integration |
| **Pricing** | $20/mo | $25/mo | Usage-based |
| **Best For** | Developers, prototypes | Non-devs, full apps | Quick UI prototypes |

===== Related Pages =====
  * [[tool_utilization|Tool Utilization]]
  * [[function_calling|OpenAI Function Calling]]
  * [[anthropic_context_protocol|Model Context Protocol (MCP)]]

===== See Also =====
  * [[bolt|Bolt]]
  * [[boltz|Boltz]]

===== References =====