StackBlitz's bolt.new is a fantastic tool for quickly prototyping and experimenting with web development projects directly in your browser. Its seamless integration with GitHub allows for easy version control and collaboration. However, users have reported that the "Open in bolt.new AI" option disappears after connecting a project to GitHub, posing a challenge for those who want to continue leveraging bolt.new's features. This article will delve into this issue and explore potential solutions.
As outlined in issue #688 on the bolt.new GitHub repository, the core problem is the disappearance of the "Open in bolt.new AI" option after a project is linked to GitHub. This is particularly frustrating for developers who initially started their project in bolt.new, enjoyed its rapid prototyping capabilities, and then connected it to GitHub for version control, only to find that they can no longer easily re-open the project in bolt.new.
Why is this happening? While the exact technical reason isn't explicitly stated, it's likely related to how bolt.new identifies and handles projects. It might prioritize GitHub integration over the native bolt.new environment once the connection is established.
While a direct fix from StackBlitz is the ideal solution, here are some workarounds you can try:
Revert to an Older Project Version: If possible, revert your project to a version before it was connected to GitHub. You might be able to access the "Open in bolt.new AI" option from that point, though you'll need to find a way to merge the changes.
Manual Repository Recreation Alternative: An alternative workaround, described by a GitHub user, involves the following steps:
bolt.new in StackBlitz.bolt.new.Note: This process may be tedious, especially for project with frequent changes.
Feature Request: Request StackBlitz to add back the "Open in bolt.new" option by opening a new issue on Github following the already existing one or write them directly.
Explore StackBlitz AI Features Directly: Even without the "Open in bolt.new AI" button, investigate StackBlitz's built-in AI capabilities, such as code completion and error detection. These features are often available regardless of how the project was initially created.
Bolt.new offers several compelling advantages for web developers:
The ability to switch between bolt.new's rapid prototyping environment and GitHub's robust version control system is an essential feature, and hopefully, StackBlitz will address this issue soon.
The disappearance of the "Open in bolt.new AI" option after connecting to GitHub is a known issue that impacts workflow. While waiting for a direct solution from StackBlitz, the workarounds described above can help you continue leveraging bolt.new's benefits. Keep an eye on the bolt.new GitHub repository for updates and potential fixes.
