Did this AI tool just kill web design? (cloned Airbnb & Spotify instantly)

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In this video, we’ll explore how to use Bolt, a new AI code generation tool, to create UIs for both a Spotify clone and an Airbnb clone. If you’re familiar with Replit Agent, this might feel similar, but Bolt has some unique features and design capabilities that stand out. Let’s dive into building these UIs.

Tools used
⚡ Bolt – https://bolt.new

Building a Spotify clone:

To start, we’ll enter a basic prompt in Bolt: “I’d like to build a clone of Spotify.” Immediately, Bolt begins generating a UI similar to Spotify’s layout, with a modern look and feel. This is where Bolt stands out from Replit—its clean and intuitive design interface. After some setup, we’re able to preview the initial Spotify-like design, complete with hover effects, well-placed elements, and familiar UI components.

Customizing the UI:

After generating the homepage, I asked Bolt to add a “Your Library” page. It quickly added a new section, including sample songs, filtering options, and more. While the filter UI is there, some of the deeper functionalities like playback require additional coding.

Adding Functionality:

To explore Bolt’s handling of playback, I tried a prompt to “make the UI work with real songs.” Bolt began generating an audio player with basic playback, pause, and volume controls. However, while the UI responded, actual playback wasn’t successful on the first try due to server interruptions. This is a good example of how Bolt excels at design but still requires tweaks for more advanced functionalities.

Building an Airbnb clone:

Next, I prompted Bolt with “I’d like to build a clone of Airbnb,” and it immediately began generating a high-quality homepage resembling Airbnb’s layout, complete with categories, image placeholders, and animations. Within minutes, I had a modern, sleek homepage ready.

Adding Listing Pages:

To go further, I requested a “rental page” to display information about individual properties. Bolt built a page with a primary image, multiple smaller images, and a layout similar to Airbnb’s listing pages. This UI generation is impressive and provides an excellent starting point for marketplace apps.

Key Takeaways:

Using Bolt to build these UIs showcased its strengths for:

👉 Rapid Prototyping: Bolt quickly creates visually accurate prototypes based on familiar designs.
👉 Ideation and Design Mockups: With Bolt, you can generate a UI prototype for initial feedback or pass it along to a designer for refinement.
👉 Simple Back-End Connectivity: For functionality, you’ll need a connected database like Superbase, which Bolt supports.

Limitations to Keep in Mind

👉 Token Limits: Bolt’s free version has limited tokens. More advanced builds or continuous testing may require a paid plan.
👉 Backend Limitations: Bolt can generate basic front-end interfaces, but complex functionality still requires additional setup and occasional manual debugging.
👉 Interactivity: While Bolt generated UI elements like play buttons and animations, full interactive functionality (like music playback) still needed additional coding and testing.

Final Thoughts

Overall, Bolt is an excellent tool for quickly visualizing app designs, whether it’s a Spotify clone, an Airbnb clone, or other layouts. If you’re building an app that requires rapid prototyping or high-quality mockups, Bolt is a powerful addition to your toolkit. With more development, it’s possible that in the future, Bolt could simplify backend integration further, allowing for even more complete applications.

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