- Build prototype in Bolt.new
- Connect GitHub or upload code directly to Catalyst Slate
- Deploy!
From vibe-coded prototype to production-ready app
Bolt.new helps you turn a prompt into a quick prototype. To get your app ready to handle traffic reliably, you need a platform that has the infra to support the scale.
Catalyst Slate gives your front-end application a production-ready home. It integrates with GitHub for seamless deployments, lets you map your custom domain, and comes with the full-stack power of Catalyst, giving you everything you need in one place.
Explore further here to understand why go from prototype to production with Catalyst.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A Bolt.new account
- A GitHub account
- A Catalyst account
- A Bolt.new project ready to deploy
Prompt in Bolt.new
Open Bolt.new, describe the app you want to create, and let Bolt.new generate the first app.
Connect Bolt.new to GitHub
Select GitHub from the GitHub icon on the top-right corner of your screen.
Then, create a GitHub repo.
You'll be able to see your repo in GitHub.
Deploy on Catalyst Slate
Sign in to the Catalyst console and open an existing project or create a new one.
Go to the Catalyst Slate section in the console and click Start Exploring.
Connect your GitHub account to Catalyst Slate.
Click Add Account.
After you authorize Catalyst to access your GitHub account and verify it using your email address, you're ready to deploy your app on Catalyst Slate!
Fill in the deployment details and hit Deploy. You can enable auto-deploy to keep the live app in sync with your repository.
Alternatively, you could also deploy by importing code from any public repo or by uploading the build zip file. In that case, there's no need to have the code in GitHub. Just download the code from Bolt.new and directly upload it in Catalyst Slate.
Update your Bolt.new app after deployment
You can easily edit code in your GitHub repo or in Bolt.new via prompts. The changes will automatically be synced to the other service, and Catalyst Slate will automatically deploy the changes!
Edit code in your IDE and push updates
- Once your Bolt.new app is connected to your GitHub repository, you can pull the code from the connected repo, make changes, and push commits back.
- Bolt.new will immediately update the site with those changes. If they're made on the deployment branch with auto-deploy enabled, Catalyst Slate will automatically deploy them to your production site.
Edit code in Bolt.new
- You can edit code in Bolt.new using their code view and make the required changes.
- When Bolt.new makes changes, it creates and pushes a new commit to the configured GitHub branch. With auto-deploy enabled on the deployment branch, Catalyst Slate will automatically deploy the changes to your production site.
Add a custom domain
You can add your custom domain to the deployed app. Go to the Overview page and click on Add Domain.
Add your domain and verify your ownership of it. Then, you're good to go!
Next steps
Now that you've deployed your vibe-coded app on Catalyst Slate, you can check out other services offered by Catalyst.
Catalyst by Zoho is a full-stack, agent-ready cloud platform, which means you don't need to subscribe to another vendor for your back-end needs. You've got everything you need in one place!
We hope this guide helps you move your vibe coding projects from prototype to production easily with Catalyst Slate.
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Host your Bolt.new app nowFAQs
Vibe coding refers to building apps and websites quickly using simple prompts. It's great for building prototypes because it helps users create apps by bypassing traditional development workflows.
Yes. Catalyst Slate also supports deployment from a public Git repository, direct upload, and the Catalyst CLI. The GitHub flow is usually the simplest option for keeping future Bolt.new changes in sync.
Catalyst Slate supports various frameworks including React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, and SvelteKit.
They can. Push your changes to the connected Git branch and enable auto-deploy in Slate. Each new push can trigger a fresh deployment automatically.
Yes. Catalyst gives you a free tier with free usage credits that renew every month, along with Rs.15,000 credits during our 180-day free trial.
Catalyst Slate provides version-controlled deployments, previews, and reliable infrastructure, making it easier to deploy AI-built apps to handle traffic.
Yes. After the app is deployed, you can map a custom domain to the Slate-generated URL.
No. Catalyst Slate manages the entire process, making AI app deployment simple without needing infrastructure expertise.
If a deployment fails, you can review build logs in Slate to identify the issue. Most problems are related to either incorrect build commands, root paths, or build paths and can be resolved either manually or by using another prompt with the issue details.
Yes. Catalyst Slate is built to handle real-world applications with reliable infrastructure, allowing you to host vibe-coded apps and run them in production with confidence.