Bolt by StackBlitz

Bolt is an AI-powered web development tool designed to help users create full-stack applications in their browser. Developed by StackBlitz, it allows users to build apps and websites by simply describing what they want to create — thus making it accessible to both developers and non-developers.

Using Bolt starts with a question “What do you want to build?” By entering a description, such as “a blog with user authentication,” Bolt generates the necessary code and sets up your development environment. This process is meant to eliminate manual setup and configuration, allowing users to focus on building their applications.

Bolt supports many popular frameworks — including React, Vue, and Astro — and integrates with tools such as Figma for design, Supabase for databases, and Netlify for deployment. This integration ecosystem enables users to build, test, and deploy applications within the platform.

The cool thing about Bolt is that it can handle both frontend and backend development. Users can install npm packages, run Node.js servers, and interact with APIs — all within the browser-based environment. This comprehensive approach streamlines the development process and reduces the need for multiple tools.

Alas, Bolt may struggle when handling complex UI designs or advanced backend configurations. Users may need to manually adjust or fine-tune certain aspects of their applications to achieve the desired results. That, however, comes as given with most AI tools. Nevertheless, Bolt is a powerful ally to many startups. Check it out.