bolt.diy
Open-source Bolt: prompt, run, edit and deploy full-stack apps with any LLM
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bolt.diy lets you prompt, run, edit and deploy full-stack web apps using any LLM you choose.
- for
- Developers who want an open-source, LLM-driven full-stack app workflow.
- pricing
- open source
- license
- MIT
Key features
- Prompt-to-code — Generate full-stack app scaffolds from natural language prompts.
- Live editing — Edit generated code in the browser with instant feedback.
- Multi-LLM support — Works with any LLM provider you configure.
- One-click deployment — Deploy the app to the cloud directly from the interface.
- Electron desktop mode — Run the app as a native desktop application via Electron.
- Performance optimizations — Includes streaming optimizer, lazy loading, and V8 tweaks for faster dev cycles.
Use cases
- Prototype a new web app idea in minutes using an LLM
- Iterate on UI components with AI-generated code suggestions
- Deploy a full-stack prototype to a cloud provider without manual setup
- Create a desktop version of a web app using the built-in Electron support
bolt.diy vs alternatives
 bolt.diy |  Dyad |  Bolt |  v0 |  Replit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | LLM-powered full-stack app development | Privacy-minded builders who bring their own API keys | Open-source LLM-driven app builder | AI UI component builder | Browser-based AI coding platform |
| Pricing | Open source | Free | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- bolt.diy vs Dyad: Dyad: Local, open-source AI app builder for Mac and Windows (open source).
- bolt.diy vs Bolt: Bolt is the official StackBlitz product; bolt.diy is the open-source community fork with more customization options.
- bolt.diy vs v0: v0 focuses on AI-generated UI components, while bolt.diy handles full-stack app generation and deployment.
- bolt.diy vs Replit: Replit provides an in-browser IDE with AI assistance, but bolt.diy emphasizes prompt-to-deploy workflow for any LLM.
bolt.diy FAQ
Do I need to host bolt.diy myself?+
Yes, bolt.diy is an open-source repository you can run locally or on your own infrastructure.
Can I use my own LLM API keys?+
Yes, bolt.diy is designed to work with any LLM you configure via API keys.
Is there a desktop version?+
The project includes an Electron build that lets you run the app as a native desktop application.
What languages/frameworks does it generate?+
It scaffolds full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript apps using Vite and React by default, but you can customize the templates.
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