CodeBolt

CodeBolt is a modern web application inspired by bolt.new, designed to provide users with an intuitive interface for rapid, AI-assisted coding and problem-solving. This project leverages the power of Google's LLM model gemini-2.0-flash-thinking-exp-1219 to deliver seamless AI-driven functionality.

Features

• Google LLM Integration: Utilize the Gemini-2.0 model for advanced language understanding and code generation.
• Minimalistic Design: A sleek and user-friendly interface for enhanced productivity.
• Rapid Responses: Get real-time AI-driven coding assistance.
• Code Export: Generate and download code snippets for your projects.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

To set up the project locally, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v16 or later)
• npm or Yarn
• A Google Cloud account with access to the Gemini-2.0 model

Folder Structure

The project is organized into two main folders:

• client: Contains the frontend code built with React and Vite.
• server: Contains the backend code built with Express.

Installation

Client (Frontend)

1. Navigate to the client folder:

   cd client

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev
   # or
   yarn dev

4. Open the application in your browser at http://localhost:3000.

Server (Backend)

1. Navigate to the server folder:

   cd server

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the server:

   npm start

4. The server will run at http://localhost:5000.

Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root of the server folder with the following:

GOOGLE_LLM_KEY=your-google-cloud-api-key
MODEL_NAME=gemini-2.0-flash-thinking-exp-1219

Deployment

Client (Frontend)

1. Build the project:

   npm run build
   # or
   yarn build

2. Deploy the dist/ folder to your hosting service (e.g., Vercel, Netlify).

Server (Backend)

1. Use a hosting service like Heroku, AWS, or Render.
2. Ensure the .env variables are configured in your hosting environment.

Usage

• Navigate to the CodeBolt website.
• Interact with the AI by typing your coding queries or requirements.
• Receive AI-generated solutions or code snippets.
• Export code snippets as needed.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Vite, TypeScript
• Backend: Express.js, Node.js
• AI Integration: Google Cloud Gemini-2.0
• Styling: TailwindCSS

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.

2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit your changes and push the branch:

   git commit -m "Add feature-name"
   git push origin feature-name

4. Open a pull request on GitHub.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by bolt.new.
• Powered by Google Cloud LLM.