Summary
Integrate with Bolt.new to import AI-generated full-stack applications and continue development with ralph-starter loops.
Why This Integration Matters
Bolt.new is powerful for quick full-stack prototypes using WebContainers. Ralph-starter can:
- Take Bolt prototypes to production
- Add features beyond Bolt's context limits
- Implement proper testing
- Handle complex integrations
Bolt.new Export Options
1. ZIP Download
- Log in → Click project title → Export → Download
- Downloads complete project as .zip
2. Open in StackBlitz
- Continue editing in StackBlitz IDE
- Accounts are automatically linked
3. GitHub Integration
- Open any GitHub repo in Bolt:
bolt.new/~/github.com/user/repo
- Export back to GitHub
Integration Approach
Option 1: Import from Bolt URL
ralph-starter source bolt --url https://bolt.new/project-id
Option 2: Import from ZIP
ralph-starter import bolt ./bolt-export.zip
Option 3: GitHub Round-trip
# Bolt project → GitHub → ralph
ralph-starter source github --repo user/bolt-project
Option 4: StackBlitz API Integration
Use WebContainer API for deeper integration:
ralph-starter source stackblitz --project <project-id>
Use Cases
1. Bolt Prototype → Production
# 1. Build quick prototype in Bolt
# 2. Export to GitHub
# 3. Ralph makes it production-ready
ralph-starter run --spec "Add authentication, database migrations, CI/CD, and tests"
2. Continue Beyond Context Limits
# When Bolt hits context limits
ralph-starter run --spec "Continue implementing the remaining features from prd.md"
3. Bolt for Frontend, Ralph for Backend
# Bolt generates React frontend
# Ralph builds robust backend
ralph-starter run --spec "Create production Node.js backend for this frontend"
Config
// ralph.config.ts
export default {
sources: {
bolt: {
stackblitzAccount: 'user',
autoImport: true
}
}
}
Workflow
Bolt.new (rapid prototype) → ZIP/GitHub → ralph-starter (production features)
Technical Notes
- Bolt uses WebContainers (browser-based Node.js)
- Projects are Vite-based
- Support for React, Vue, Svelte out of the box
- Backend support for Python/Go coming in 2026
Summary
Integrate with Bolt.new to import AI-generated full-stack applications and continue development with ralph-starter loops.
Why This Integration Matters
Bolt.new is powerful for quick full-stack prototypes using WebContainers. Ralph-starter can:
Bolt.new Export Options
1. ZIP Download
2. Open in StackBlitz
3. GitHub Integration
bolt.new/~/github.com/user/repoIntegration Approach
Option 1: Import from Bolt URL
ralph-starter source bolt --url https://bolt.new/project-idOption 2: Import from ZIP
Option 3: GitHub Round-trip
Option 4: StackBlitz API Integration
Use WebContainer API for deeper integration:
Use Cases
1. Bolt Prototype → Production
2. Continue Beyond Context Limits
3. Bolt for Frontend, Ralph for Backend
Config
Workflow
Technical Notes