Bolt.new Office Hours Recap

TL;DR: The Future of AI Dev is Getting Wild

The Bolt team has been plotting something big, and they finally let the cat out of the bag. This week’s office hours weren’t just a casual check-in; they were a full-throttle demo fest of what happens when AI gets smarter, faster, and slightly obsessed with mobile apps.

Sonnet 3.7 is here, Dynamic Reasoning is mind-blowing, and Expo integration means you can build mobile apps with Bolt like you’re snapping together IKEA furniture—minus the exasperation and despair.

They also casually hinted at GitHub support, Netlify secrets, and Supabase magic on the way. Oh, and they’re literally giving away millions of tokens if you refer a friend. Keep reading for the best stuff, minus the fluff.

Big Announcements & New Features

1?? Sonnet 3.7 is Here!

• What it is: The latest and greatest model is now default on Bolt!
• Why it matters: Better reasoning, improved coding abilities, and smarter debugging. Introduces Dynamic Reasoning—Bolt decides how much "thinking" it needs based on your request. Works across all plans (free & paid users alike).

2?? Dynamic Reasoning (Beta)

• What it does: Allows Bolt to decide how much reasoning power to use for a task.
• How to enable: Go to Settings → Feature Previews to turn it on.
• When to use it: For complex problems (coding, math, physics). Can save tokens by requiring fewer iterations to get things right.
• Caveat: It adds some latency—so use it when needed.

3?? Expo Mobile App Builder is Live!

• What it is: You can now build native mobile apps in Bolt with Expo.
• Why it’s awesome: Fastest way to go from idea → working mobile app. Works with Dynamic Reasoning. Live stream tomorrow with Expo’s team to demo full app-store deployment.

4?? Visual Inspector – Click-to-Edit UI

• How it works: Instead of typing “Change the button in the top right,” just click it in Bolt's preview window.
• Why it’s a game changer: Bolt sees what you see, making UI edits way smoother. Cuts down on wasted token usage.

?? Questions & Answers (or Non-Answers)

• Q: Is Dynamic Reasoning turned on for all users? A: No, it's an opt-in beta feature. Toggle it in settings.
• Q: Does it use more tokens? A: Yes, but it can actually save tokens if it helps Bolt solve things faster.
• Q: Can I use Dynamic Reasoning with Expo apps? A: Yes! Fully supported.
• Q: Can Bolt handle app-wide edits? A: Yes, and Sonnet 3.7 is even better at making multi-file changes.
• Q: When is GitHub integration coming? A: March 2025 is the target. It’ll support pull requests and team workflows.
• Q: Can we organize projects in folders? A: Coming soon! For now, use StackBlitz collections.

??? Hidden Clues & Rumors

• GitHub Integration is deep in development. Expect commit & PR support.
• Supabase + Bolt collab is heating up. More features are coming this week & next.
• Netlify partnership? ?? Something is “cooking” with deployment integrations.

?? Vibe Check

• Presenter energy? High! Lots of jokes, casual chaos, and excitement.
• Live chat? Hyped about Expo, asking for GitHub, curious about token costs.
• Tech fails? Just one minor UI bug in an Expo demo (fixed instantly).
• Meme moments? “Dynamic Reasoning makes your app extra dank.” ?? “I should NOT download that app… it sounds like my Friday night is gone.”

?? Final Take: Is This a Big Deal?

?? Yes. Sonnet 3.7 is a serious upgrade. ? Expo integration makes mobile dev crazy easy. ?? Dynamic Reasoning could redefine how AI helps devs.

Who wins?

? Devs working on complex or multi-file projects. ? Anyone wanting to build mobile apps quickly. ? Users who want faster debugging & smarter code suggestions.

Who loses?

? If you need structured output, Dynamic Reasoning & diff mode don’t play well together (yet).

?? Bonus: Referral Program = Free Tokens

• Invite a friend, get 200K tokens.
• If they subscribe, both of you get 5M tokens.
• Tokens NEVER expire.

?? Community Spotlight (Coolest Bolt-Made Projects)

• Pokedex App – Built in a day with Expo, looks amazing.
• Laundry Drying App – Checks the weather to see if you should dry clothes inside/outside.
• Gen Z Slang Quiz – Are you hip or old? Find out.
• Wikipedia Swipe App – TikTok for random knowledge.

?? Want to be featured? Build something cool & tag @boltdotnew on Twitter/X!

?? Coming Next

• Expo deep dive livestream tomorrow.
• GitHub integration in March.
• Supabase upgrades rolling out over the next few weeks.

Final Thought: ?? If you're a dev, Bolt is cooking up the future of AI-powered coding. Now’s the time to jump in. ??

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