Bolt.new by StackBlitz is an AI-powered development platform that builds full-stack web applications entirely in the browser from natural language prompts.
## What is Bolt.new?
Bolt.new combines: - AI agent: Understands your request and writes code autonomously - WebContainers: Full Node.js environment running in the browser - Live preview: See your application running as the AI builds it - One-click deploy: Ship to production with Netlify integration
## How It Works
- Describe what you want to build in plain English
- Bolt's AI agent creates files, writes code, installs packages
- Watch the app build in real time with live preview
- Interact with the preview to test functionality
- Request changes and refinements conversationally
- Deploy with one click when satisfied
## What You Can Build
Bolt.new excels at: - Full-stack web apps: React, Vue, Svelte with backend APIs - SaaS dashboards: Data visualization and management tools - Portfolio sites: Personal and professional websites - E-commerce: Product listings, carts, and checkout flows - Internal tools: Admin panels, forms, and workflows - Games: Browser-based games and interactive experiences
## Getting Started
- Visit bolt.new in your browser
- Type your application description in the prompt area
- Choose a framework preference if desired
- Watch the AI build your application
- Test in the live preview panel
- Iterate with follow-up messages
## Understanding the Interface
- Chat panel: Where you describe and refine your application
- Code panel: View and edit generated source files
- Preview panel: Live running version of your application
- Terminal: See build output and server logs
- File explorer: Browse all generated project files