Bolt Code

Your AI-Powered Dev Team, Right in Your Editor

About this fork

Bolt Code is a fork of Zoo Code, which itself continues the work of Roo Code. Full credit and thanks to the Roo Code and Zoo Code teams and their communities for everything they built. Bolt Code is maintained by bolt-builder under the same Apache-2.0 license.

Bugs and feature requests for this fork belong in our issue tracker, not upstream's.

What Can Bolt Code Do For YOU?

• Generate Code from natural language descriptions and specs
• Adapt with Modes: Code, Architect, Ask, Debug, and Custom Modes
• Refactor & Debug existing code
• Write & Update documentation
• Answer Questions about your codebase
• Automate repetitive tasks
• Utilize MCP Servers

Modes

Bolt Code adapts to how you work:

• Code Mode: everyday coding, edits, and file ops
• Architect Mode: plan systems, specs, and migrations
• Ask Mode: fast answers, explanations, and docs
• Debug Mode: trace issues, add logs, isolate root causes
• Custom Modes: build specialized modes for your team or workflow

Learn more: Using Modes • Custom Modes

Resources

• GitHub Issues: Report bugs and track development for this fork.
• GitHub Discussions: Ask questions and share feature ideas.
• Upstream documentation: Bolt Code tracks Zoo Code closely, so the upstream docs apply to most features.

Local Setup & Development

1. Clone the repo:

git clone https://github.com/bolt-builder/Bolt-Code.git

2. Install dependencies:

pnpm install

3. Run the extension:

There are several ways to run the Bolt Code extension:

Development Mode (F5)

For active development, use VSCode's built-in debugging:

Press F5 (or go to Run → Start Debugging) in VSCode. This will open a new VSCode window with the Bolt Code extension running.

• Changes to the webview will appear immediately.
• Changes to the core extension will also hot reload automatically.

Automated VSIX Installation

To build and install the extension as a VSIX package directly into VSCode:

pnpm install:vsix [-y] [--editor=<command>]

This command will:

• Ask which editor command to use (code/cursor/code-insiders) - defaults to 'code'
• Uninstall any existing version of the extension.
• Build the latest VSIX package.
• Install the newly built VSIX.
• Prompt you to restart VS Code for changes to take effect.

Options:

• -y: Skip all confirmation prompts and use defaults
• --editor=<command>: Specify the editor command (e.g., --editor=cursor or --editor=code-insiders)

Manual VSIX Installation

If you prefer to install the VSIX package manually:

1. First, build the VSIX package:

   pnpm vsix
   

2. A .vsix file will be generated in the bin/ directory (e.g., bin/bolt-code-<version>.vsix).
3. Install it manually using the VSCode CLI:

   code --install-extension bin/bolt-code-<version>.vsix
   

We use changesets for versioning and publishing. Check our CHANGELOG.md for release notes.

Disclaimer

Please note that Bolt Code does not make any representations or warranties regarding any code, models, or other tools provided or made available in connection with Bolt Code, any associated third-party tools, or any resulting outputs. You assume all risks associated with the use of any such tools or outputs; such tools are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. Such risks may include, without limitation, intellectual property infringement, cyber vulnerabilities or attacks, bias, inaccuracies, errors, defects, viruses, downtime, property loss or damage, and/or personal injury. You are solely responsible for your use of any such tools or outputs (including, without limitation, the legality, appropriateness, and results thereof).

Contributing

We love community contributions! Get started by reading our CONTRIBUTING.md.

License

Apache 2.0 © 2026 bolt-builder

Enjoy Bolt Code! Whether you keep it on a short leash or let it roam autonomously, we can't wait to see what you build. If you have questions or feature ideas, open an issue or start a discussion. Happy coding!