Bolt.new Onboarding Series | Part 4: Advanced Prompting & Debugging Techniques

In Part 4 of the Bolt.new Onboarding Series, we focus on one of the most important capabilities you can develop: prompting with precision. The difference between a smooth build and a frustrating one often comes down to how clearly you communicate with the AI. In this session, we go beyond basic prompts and cover the techniques that reduce iterations, save tokens, and improve output quality on the first pass. You’ll learn how to manage context, structure project knowledge, debug effectively, and use Bolt’s agent features with intention. This is where you move from “trying prompts” to operating with control. *In this video, you'll learn:* - Writing specific, context-rich prompts - Using the select tool to target individual UI elements - Debugging with console logs and feeding errors back to the agent - Editing images with Bolt’s native AI image editor - Clearing chat context strategically to reduce token usage - Setting up project knowledge, global instructions, and team knowledge - Using markdown files for progressive disclosure - Replacing mock data with real data using Plan Mode - Letting the agent interact with your app, take screenshots, and iterate autonomously By the end, you’ll understand how to guide the Bolt agent deliberately, so every prompt moves your project forward. *Timestamps* 00:00 - Prompt-Driven Development 00:22 - Be Specific 00:54 - Using the Select Tool 01:24 - Debug Faster with Console Logs 02:13 - Edit Images with AI 03:12 - When to Clear Chat History 03:51 - Project, Global & Team Knowledge 05:05 - Markdown Files 06:33 - Plan Mode 07:26 - Let Bolt Review the Site via Screenshots *About Bolt* Bolt turns ideas into production software in minutes — entirely in your browser. No setup, no servers. Powered by WebContainers. *Connect with us:* X (Twitter): https://x.com/boltdotnew LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boltdotnew/ Watch the onboarding playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiqoV2_PjI7wEVpR96Brv_9vC4ADbIoAb Questions? Check out our Support page: [https://support.bolt.new](https://support.bolt.new/) #BoltNew #AIDevelopment #Prompting #WebDevelopment #NoCode #BuildWithAI #WebApps