Bolt.new: A brand-new AI-driven development tool

. Today, I will continue to learn about this AI development tool launched by StackBlitz. Yesterday, I heard from Leo that he is using bolt.new, and it seems like a pretty good tool. We also arranged for some colleagues in the company to try it out, but the feedback was average. As a WEB IDE, it works well for simple and clear demand scenarios, but lacks sufficient support for complex projects due to the absence of a plugin ecosystem.

What is

? It is an innovative platform that integrates AI with a full-stack development environment, featuring:

of full-stack applications.
An integrated complete development environment (supporting npm, Vite, Next.js, etc.).
Combining cutting-edge AI technology to assist in rapid development and problem-solving.
Free to use, no login required.

Key features overview:

Inputting simple instructions can generate a complete application. For example:
```
  Make a Todo app with React
```
Result: A fully functional and aesthetically pleasing Todo application. (Example link: https://bolt.new/~/react-todo-app-9c3sa)
.
The built-in AI function monitors code errors in real-time and provides a one-click repair function. Even when dealing with complex toolchain issues (such as Webpack configuration), it can handle them easily.
Diverse application scenarios:

Creating personal blogs/sites: Recommended pairing with
Developing startup projects: For instance, "Building a v0.dev-like application using Next.js and Shadcn."
paired with bolt.new.
to create professional-level video content.
Rapid development of small tools: Such as generating tweet thread tools with import/export functions.

can provide you with support.

Technical core: WebContainers

technology. This micro operating system can run a complete web development environment within a browser tab without requiring a virtual machine.

You can learn more about the technical details of WebContainers here: https://stackblitz.com/pricing#webcontainer-api.

More resources for developers

The code for bolt.new has been open-sourced: https://github.com/stackblitz/bolt.new
Pricing information for the WebContainer API can be found here: https://stackblitz.com/pricing#webcontainer-api

Partners

: Provides advanced AI models.
: Offers excellent cloud service support.
to achieve free anonymous deployment functionality.
Ecosystem collaboration allows the toolchain to run seamlessly in the browser.

Comparison

Features	Bolt.new	Cursor
Positioning	A browser-based full-stack development platform suitable for rapid prototyping and deployment.	AI-enhanced code editor focused on daily coding tasks and code optimization.
Development Environment	No installation required, runs directly in the browser, integrating terminal and editor to simplify the full-stack development process.	Requires downloading a standalone editor based on Visual Studio Code, providing a familiar development environment.
AI Functionality	Supports code generation, error fixing, and deployment; AI controls the entire development environment, including the file system and terminal.	Provides intelligent code completion, context-aware chat, multi-file editing, and integrated documentation to enhance coding efficiency.
Applicable Scenarios	Suitable for rapid prototyping, full-stack project development, and scenarios where no local environment setup is needed.	Applicable for daily coding, code refactoring, and team collaboration scenarios.
Limitations	Each iteration may regenerate the entire file, lacking version control and difference views, which could lead to code loss.	Requires local installation, which might present a learning curve for beginners.
Pricing	Offers a free version and a professional version (monthly $20); if more Tokens are needed, upgrades can go up to Pro 200 (120M Tokens, monthly $200).	Provides a free version, a professional version at $20 per month, and a business version at $40 per month.