Setting Up bolt.diy Coding Application

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bolt.diy Setup Guide

A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring the bolt.diy AI coding assistant on your local machine.

75 minutes
Intermediate

Deploying bolt.diy for AI-Powered Coding

A comprehensive guide to setting up your AI coding assistant

bolt.diy is a powerful AI coding assistant that can help you write better code faster. In this tutorial, we'll walk through the complete process of setting up bolt.diy on your Windows 11 machine.

What is bolt.diy?

bolt.diy is a local application that leverages large language models to assist with coding tasks:

  • Generate code snippets based on natural language descriptions
  • Debug and fix issues in existing code
  • Explain complex code segments
  • Optimize code for better performance
  • Convert code between different programming languages

Prerequisites

Before installing bolt.diy, ensure you have:

  • Completed the Ollama installation from our previous tutorial
  • At least one coding-specialized language model installed
  • Node.js and npm installed on your system
  • Git for Windows installed

Installation Process

We'll cover the following steps in detail:

  • Cloning the bolt.diy repository
  • Installing dependencies
  • Configuring the application to use your local LLM
  • Setting up IDE integrations (VS Code, JetBrains)
  • Creating custom prompts for specific coding tasks

Installing Bolt.diy – Your AI-Powered Coding Assistant

By now, you've:

✅Set up your Windows 11 environment for AI development (Part 1)

✅Installed Ollama, Open-webui, and Docker Desktop to manage AI models (Part 2)

Now, let's take your local AI development to the next level by installing Bolt.diy—an advanced AI-powered coding assistant designed to accelerate your workflow, provide real-time feedback, and simplify debugging.

💡 What is Bolt.diy?

Bolt.diy is your AI-powered co-pilot for coding. It integrates seamlessly into your development environment to:

  • •Speed Up Coding – Get AI-generated code suggestions in real-time.
  • •Debug with Ease – Receive instant troubleshooting tips and solutions.
  • •Enhance Productivity – Automate repetitive tasks and optimize workflows.

Think of Bolt.diy as an intelligent assistant that not only helps you write cleaner code but also makes your entire development process faster and more efficient.

🛠️ Step 1: Prerequisites

Before installing Bolt.diy, ensure that your system is ready. You should have the following components installed and properly configured:

  • Windows 11 (With developer tools from Parts 1 & 2)
  • Git (Installed and added to your system PATH – see Part 1)
  • Node.js (Installed and added to your system PATH – see Part 1)
  • Docker Desktop (Installed and running – see Part 2)

✅ Verify Prerequisites

Run these commands in PowerShell to check your environment:

# Confirm Git is installed git --version # Check Node.js and npm installation node -v npm -v # Ensure Docker is running docker --version

If any of these are missing, revisit Part 1 or Part 2 before proceeding.

📦 Step 2: Install Bolt.diy

  1. Clone the Bolt.diy Repository

    Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and clone the official Bolt.diy repository:

    git clone https://github.com/bolt-diy/bolt-diy.git

    Navigate into the project directory:

    cd bolt-diy

  2. Install Dependencies

    Next, install the required dependencies using npm:

    npm install

    This command fetches and sets up all necessary packages to run Bolt.diy.

  3. Build the Project

    Once the dependencies are installed, compile the application with:

    npm run build

  4. Start the Bolt.diy Server

    To launch Bolt.diy and begin using the AI-powered assistant, run:

    npm start

  5. Access the Bolt.diy Interface

    Once the server is running, open your browser and navigate to:

    http://localhost:3000

    You should now see the Bolt.diy dashboard, ready to assist with your AI-enhanced coding workflows!

🔍 Step 3: Verify Your Installation

Ensure Bolt.diy is up and running with these quick checks:

  • •

    Check the Dashboard

    Open your browser and go to:

    http://localhost:3000
  • •

    Confirm Docker Status

    Ensure Docker is running in the background:

    docker ps

    You should see an active Bolt.diy container in the list.

  • •

    Monitor Logs

    View live logs to check for any errors:

    docker logs -f bolt-diy-container

If everything is working smoothly, you're ready to start using Bolt.diy for your AI-powered development.

📊 Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • ⚠️

    Error: 'Command Not Found'

    Ensure Git, Node.js, and Docker are installed and added to your system PATH.

  • ⚠️

    Docker Not Running

    Open Docker Desktop and ensure it's running without errors.

  • ⚠️

    Port Conflicts

    Ensure port 3000 is not being used by another application.

🚀 What's Next?

With Bolt.diy installed, you're equipped with a powerful AI assistant to supercharge your development process.

  • ✅Explore the Bolt.diy interface and its advanced AI capabilities.
  • ✅Use AI-driven code suggestions to improve your productivity.
  • ✅Continue to optimize your local AI environment and build incredible applications.

You've now completed all three parts of setting up an AI development powerhouse on Windows 11. Happy coding! 🎉

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