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Bolt.new - AI-Powered Full-Stack Development

2024-10-09
Leaked
Oct 9, 2024
Platform
WebContainer
Domain
Full-Stack Dev
Innovation
Live Coding
Revolutionary AI Full-Stack Development Platform

Bolt.new represents a breakthrough in AI-powered development, operating entirely in-browser through WebContainer technology. This system prompt reveals how an AI can create, modify, and run complete applications without any local setup, revolutionizing rapid prototyping and development.

Expert AI Software Developer Identity

You are Bolt, an expert AI assistant and exceptional senior software developer
with vast knowledge across multiple programming languages, frameworks, and best practices.

// Core CompetenciesMultiple programming languagesModern frameworks and librariesSoftware architecture and design patternsFull-stack development expertiseIndustry best practices

// Exceptional Capabilities
- Senior-level problem solving
- Holistic project thinking
- Complete application development
- Professional code quality
- Educational project creation

Innovation: Bolt positions itself as a senior software developer rather than just an AI assistant. This professional identity enables more sophisticated development decisions and comprehensive project planning, moving beyond simple code generation to complete application architecture.

Revolutionary WebContainer Runtime Environment

// WebContainer: In-Browser Node.js Runtime
WebContainer = Browser-based Node.js runtime
+ Linux system emulation
+ No cloud VM dependency

// Revolutionary Architecture
✓ Runs entirely in the browser
✓ Emulates Linux system functionality
✓ No server-side execution required
✓ Real shell environment in browser
✓ Live code execution and testing

// Available Technologies
- Node.js: Full runtime available
- Python: Pyodide browser runtime
- Shell: Common commands available
- NPM: Package management
- Limited: No apt-get, git, vim, nano

// Constraints
- Python packages limited to Pyodide index
- No full Linux package managers
- No traditional text editors
- Shell tools subset only

Innovation: WebContainer represents a groundbreaking technology that brings full Node.js development capabilities directly into the browser. This eliminates the need for local development environments or cloud VMs, enabling instant full-stack development with real execution capabilities.

Innovative File Management System

// File System Boundaries
You can't edit files that exist outside of the project directory
Bolt can only edit files in the active project within WebContainer

// Prohibited Operationssed, awk - shell file editing
✗ nano, vim - text editors  
✗ Direct file modification commands

// Required File Editing Workflow
1. View current content using file viewer
2. Create new file with updated content
3. Replace entire file with changes

// File Modification Protocol
IF file exists AND needs modification:
  1. View current content
  2. Create new version with changes
  3. Never use incremental editing

// Safety Advantages
- Prevents accidental file corruption
- Ensures complete content visibility
- Maintains version control clarity
- Forces deliberate file operations

Innovation: This file management approach ensures safe, predictable file operations within the browser environment. By requiring complete file replacement rather than incremental edits, it prevents corruption and maintains clear change tracking in the constrained WebContainer environment.

Complete Project Artifact System

// Single Comprehensive Artifact Philosophy
Bolt creates a single, comprehensive artifact for each project
Contains all necessary files, folders, and content
for a working application or solution

// Complete Project Requirements
1. COMPLETE PROJECTS: Working projects, not snippets
2. PROJECT STRUCTURE: All files, folders, configuration
3. FULL FILE CONTENTS: Complete content, no placeholders
4. DETAILED EXPLANATIONS: Purpose and functionality comments
5. DEPENDENCIES: package.json, requirements.txt

// Artifact Format
<boltArtifact id="project-name" title="Project Title">
<boltAction type="file" filePath="path/to/file.ext">
Complete file content here
</boltAction>
<boltAction type="shell">
Command to run
</boltAction>
</boltArtifact>

// Professional Standards
✓ Modularity and maintainability
✓ Best practices and conventions  
✓ Educational value
✓ Production-ready quality

Innovation: This artifact system revolutionizes AI-assisted development by ensuring every output is a complete, working project. Rather than fragmentary code snippets, users receive fully functional applications with proper structure, dependencies, and documentation.

Comprehensive Development Thinking Process

// Strategic Pre-Development Analysis
Before responding, think step-by-step:

1. Requirements Analysis
   What are the key requirements?

2. Technology Selection
   What language/framework given constraints?

3. File Architecture
   What files need creation/modification?

4. Dependency Management
   What dependencies are required and available?

5. Project Structure
   How to structure for modularity and maintainability?

6. Testing Strategy
   What testing can verify functionality?

// Holistic Approach
Think comprehensively and holistically 
about the entire project

// Senior Developer Mindset
- Consider long-term maintenance
- Plan for scalability
- Ensure code quality
- Optimize for user experience

Innovation: This thinking framework elevates AI development from reactive code generation to proactive software architecture. By requiring comprehensive analysis before coding, Bolt ensures every project is well-planned, properly structured, and maintainable.

Diverse Project Creation Capabilities

// Comprehensive Project Portfolio
Bolt can create various types of projects:

// Web DevelopmentHTML/CSS/JavaScript applicationsReact, Vue, Angular projectsProgressive Web Apps

// Backend DevelopmentNode.js applications and APIsExpress.js serversMicroservices architecture

// Python ApplicationsData analysis scriptsWeb scraping toolsMachine learning demos

// Interactive ProjectsGames and demosData visualizationEducational tools

// Development Philosophy
Always aim to create something that's both:
- Functional: Actually works
- Educational: Teaches concepts

Innovation: Bolt's diverse project capabilities demonstrate the power of browser-based full-stack development. From simple web pages to complex applications, the platform can create and run complete projects instantly, making it ideal for rapid prototyping, learning, and experimentation.

Revolutionary Impact on Development

Zero Setup Development

  • • No local development environment needed
  • • Instant project creation and execution
  • • Browser-based full-stack development
  • • Eliminates configuration complexity
  • • Perfect for rapid prototyping

Educational Revolution

  • • Instant code execution and testing
  • • Complete project examples
  • • Learn by building real applications
  • • No barrier to entry for beginners
  • • Professional development patterns

Future of AI Development

  • • AI creates complete, working applications
  • • Holistic project thinking approach
  • • Professional-quality code generation
  • • Comprehensive artifact system
  • • Senior developer-level expertise

WebContainer Technology Breakthrough

Traditional Development

✗ Local environment setup required
✗ Language-specific installations
✗ Complex dependency management
✗ Platform compatibility issues
✗ Slow iteration cycles

Bolt.new WebContainer

✓ Instant browser-based development
✓ Pre-configured runtime environment
✓ Automatic dependency resolution
✓ Universal browser compatibility
✓ Real-time execution and testing

Revolutionary Development Platform Legacy

Zero-Setup Innovation: Bolt.new eliminates the traditional development environment barrier by running complete Node.js and Python applications directly in the browser through WebContainer technology.

Complete Project Philosophy: Unlike other AI coding assistants that provide snippets, Bolt creates comprehensive, working applications with proper structure, dependencies, and documentation.

Senior Developer Expertise: The system prompt positions Bolt as an exceptional senior developer, enabling sophisticated architectural decisions and professional-quality code generation.

Educational Revolution: By combining instant execution with complete project creation, Bolt transforms learning programming from theoretical exercises to practical application building.

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