Compare the whole workflow
Bolt builds websites and applications from prompts. Its documentation includes GitHub and MCP connections, while Bolt Cloud provides database and hosting options. A useful comparison starts with your requirements rather than assuming those capabilities are missing.
In MaShop, Code is where you discuss, plan and implement software. Agents is where you research a question or perform an authorized task with connected tools. You can use both areas as the project grows, with separate conversations for each kind of work.
Test an application people will actually use
For a booking application, describe who books, what they choose and how a reservation should appear. Specify the colours, typography and mobile layout you need. Ask for one working journey before adding more screens.
Connect the project GitHub account when prompted. Inspect the resulting files and preview, including form validation and empty states. If the application needs a database, connect the appropriate Supabase project separately; an attractive screen alone does not establish a working data flow.
- Choose Ask to investigate without changing files.
- Use Plan to review the approach, then Build or Agent for implementation.
- Check the requested action in the preview before expanding the project.
Give the work around the application to an agent
Ask an agent to compare booking tools using their public documentation, or prepare a report from a connected service. State the information to use, the output you want and which actions need your approval.
For recurring work, configure instructions, skills and relevant memory. The tools available depend on the connections and permissions in your project. Check execution history and the destination service before treating an external action as complete.
Separate a preview from a launch
The MaShop preview lets you inspect the application during development. Publishing requires a hosting connection and a deployment. Review the provider offered for your project or ask about another provider; availability still depends on the connected tools.
Compare the current pricing pages, model access and usage limits against the same task. A research conversation and a multi-step application build consume resources differently. A trial gives you better evidence than a promise about unlimited generation.
Common questions
What kinds of projects can I work on with MaShop?
Use Code for websites and applications such as portfolios, booking services and internal tools. Use Agents for research and authorized tasks with connected services. Define the pages, actions and output your project needs.
Does connecting an MCP server approve every action?
No. The connection exposes the tools the server makes available. Permission rules and any required approval still apply to each operation.
Does a working preview mean the application is published?
No. Inspecting a preview and publishing through a hosting provider are separate steps. Confirm the deployment and public address before sharing the production site.