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Quick Fix #1: The Loop Breaker
Type /reset in the chat or manually delete the node_modules reference to clear the agent's hallucination loop.
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Based on analysis of 200+ failed Bolt.new projects. These are the exact fixes that work when the AI is stuck.
Problem: Bolt tries to fix a bug, fails, and repeats the same wrong code until your tokens are gone.
Fix: Type /reset or manually delete the node_modules reference in chat to clear the hallucination.
Problem: The app is crashed, but the LLM is still 'thinking' and charging you.
Fix: Check the Terminal tab for hidden infinite loops. If build is red, STOP the prompt immediately. Don't ask it to 'fix' until you manually revert the last change.
Problem: "Endless Failed to persist chat messages" errors causing work loss.
Fix: Switch from Incognito/VPN to a standard browser profile. Bolt's persistence layer clashes with cookie-blockers.
Problem: Codebase grew too large; AI "forgot" the core architecture. Simple errors go unfixed.
Fix: The Context Trim rule: Copy your core App.tsx and package.json, start a fresh Bolt thread, paste them as 'Context Only' to reset the memory window.
Problem: Deployments fail due to GitHub token or repo permission mismatches.
Fix: Verify Repository Secret matches the VITE_ variable in Bolt dashboard. 90% of 'Application Errors' on load are missing env variables.
Problem: Missing packages like vue-router or pinia cause mysterious crashes.
Fix: Check package.json imports match installed deps. Re-install with exact versions: npm install vue-router@4 pinia@2 --save
Problem: API keys exposed in client code create immediate billing/security risk.
Fix: Move all secrets server-side. Use environment variables for sensitive data. Never commit .env files.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about this Bolt.new failure.
Bolt enters a hallucination loop where it generates incorrect code, fails to fix it, and tries variations of the same broken approach. Each attempt costs tokens while producing no working solution.
No. The /reset command only clears the AI's context and memory. Your actual files in the project remain intact. Think of it as restarting the conversation, not the project.
Each failed attempt typically costs 10k-50k tokens. In a severe loop, you can burn 200k+ tokens ($20-40) with nothing to show. The manual shows you how to detect loops early.
Some architectural errors require human intervention. The manual includes a diagnostic checklist to determine if you need professional help. Book the $299 audit if you're still stuck after trying all fixes.
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