# PRD for Bolt.new — spec it before you build it

> Get a Bolt.new-ready spec in minutes: prioritized features, typed data model, API endpoints, and explicit non-goals so Bolt builds exactly what you asked for.

Canonical: https://draftlytic.com/prd-for/bolt
Last updated: 2026-06-10

Bolt.new generates a full-stack app from a single prompt — which means the quality of your spec determines the quality of your app. Without a clear brief, a full-stack builder has to guess at your data model, invent screens you didn't plan, and decide which features matter most. Draftlytic solves that by turning a one-line idea into a structured, editable spec: prioritized features, a typed data model with entities and fields, a navigation map with the API endpoints behind each screen, and a hard list of non-goals so Bolt doesn't add features you never asked for.

Bolt is iterative by nature — you prompt, review, adjust, re-prompt. Starting with a Draftlytic spec means each iteration is guided by a source of truth you control. Edit the spec in Draftlytic as requirements shift, re-export the PRD as Markdown, PDF, or Word doc, and Bolt stays aligned with your actual intent instead of drifting toward its best guess.

## How a Draftlytic PRD fits Bolt.new

- The typed data model (entities, fields, types) gives Bolt the backend shape up front — so it doesn't invent its own schema that contradicts your design.
- The navigation map with API endpoints tells Bolt which screens exist and what each one calls, preventing phantom routes or missing handlers.
- Prioritized must-have / nice-to-have / future features let you point Bolt at the core build first and layer extras in later prompts.
- Explicit Non-Goals are a hard constraint list — Bolt stops adding out-of-scope features because you've told it exactly what NOT to build.
- At Detailed depth, each feature gets up to four short testable acceptance criteria you can paste into a Bolt prompt as a direct checklist.
- Export the finished spec as Markdown, PDF, or Word doc and drop it into Bolt, or push it straight to a connected GitHub repo to kick off the build.

## FAQ

### Do I need to know the tech stack before using Draftlytic?

No — Draftlytic can suggest a tech stack based on your idea, or you can leave it blank and let Bolt decide. The spec still captures everything else (data model, screens, features) that steers the build.

### Will this stop Bolt from over-building?

Yes. The Non-Goals section is an explicit list of features you do NOT want built. Paste it into your Bolt prompt and it acts as a hard constraint, preventing the tool from adding scope you didn't plan for.

### Do I need to pay for Draftlytic before trying it with Bolt?

No — it's free to start, no card required. The free tier is a trial so you can generate a spec, paste it into Bolt, and see how it fits your workflow before upgrading.