A bolt.new alternative that works on your real project, not just a demo
Spinning up an app from scratch in the browser is neat. But real work happens in the codebase you already have — that's what Wuwei is for.
Tools like bolt.new are great at generating a small app from scratch in the browser — impressive for a demo. But what you actually work on day to day is the real project already running locally. Wuwei runs on your machine and works directly on your existing code: reads and writes files, runs commands, edits across files — free, open source, data local.
Works on your real codebase
Not a one-off cloud sandbox — it operates on your existing local project.
Actually free
Out of the box, no per-credit metering, no subscription, no credit card.
Local-first & open source (MIT)
Your code stays on your machine; read what it does line by line.
Bring any model
Claude, any OpenAI-compatible endpoint, or a local model.
How they compare
| What you care about | Wuwei | bolt.new |
|---|---|---|
| Runs where | Locally, on your machine | Browser cloud sandbox |
| Works on real projects | Edits your existing codebase | Better for generating apps from scratch |
| Price | Free, out of the box | Pay by credits |
| Where your code lives | Local-first | In the cloud |
| Open source | Yes (MIT) | No |
From "generate a demo" to "move my project forward" — Wuwei handles the real work. Free, up in minutes.
FAQ
Is Wuwei a free bolt.new alternative?
Yes. Wuwei is a free, local-first, open-source (MIT) AI agent that reads and writes files, edits code, and runs commands for you. Bring Claude, any OpenAI-compatible endpoint, or a local model.
Is Wuwei free?
Yes — out of the box, no subscription and no credit card. Start with no sign-up, or bring your own API key.
Which platforms does Wuwei support?
Windows, macOS and Linux — download from the website and start instantly.
Is my code safe with Wuwei?
Your project and code stay on your own machine (local-first). It's open source (MIT) so the logic is auditable, and it asks for confirmation before writing files or running commands.