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Bolt

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Also called Bolt.new

What is Bolt?

Bolt is a browser-based AI app builder that runs a full Node.js environment in the browser through WebContainers, so a generated full-stack app runs instantly without a local setup.

A browser-based AI app generator that runs a full Node.js environment natively in the browser via WebContainers, allowing instant full-stack execution.

Bolt.new (by StackBlitz) allows users to prompt an AI to build a full-stack application. Unlike tools that just generate UI code, Bolt utilizes WebContainer technology to install packages, run backend servers, and execute Vite environments entirely client-side in the browser, without provisioning cloud VMs.

How it relates to Orbit

Bolt builds apps in the browser; once its code is in a Git repository on your machine, Orbit can register it and continue the work with coding agents. See First Run & Onboarding for details.

When you would use it

You use Bolt when you want to use natural language to instantly generate, execute, and iterate on a complex full-stack web application without leaving your browser or paying for backend compute.

Common operations

  • Generating and running a full Next.js/Remix application completely in the browser.
  • Instantly deploying AI-generated prototypes to platforms like Netlify.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bolt need anything installed?

No. Everything runs in the browser tab, which is what makes it quick to start.

Can I move a Bolt project to my own machine?

Yes, by exporting the code into a local Git repository, which you can then register as an Orbit project. See First Run & Onboarding.

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