The 10 Best Prompts for Lovable, Bolt and Cursor in 2026
Discover the most effective prompts for Lovable, Bolt.new and Cursor. Ready-to-use templates to create apps, generate code, and boost your vibecoding productivity.
Vibecoding has revolutionized how we create applications. But the quality of your results depends directly on the quality of your prompts. A good prompt can mean the difference between a clunky app and a production-ready product.
After hundreds of hours testing Lovable, Bolt.new, and Cursor, here are the 10 prompts that consistently generate the best results.
Why Prompts Matter
Vibecoding tools are powerful, but they can't read your mind. A vague prompt like "make me an app" will produce generic results. A structured prompt with context, constraints, and examples will produce exactly what you envision.
The best prompts share three characteristics:
- Clear context: Who uses the app? What problem does it solve?
- Technical constraints: Stack, style, required integrations
- Success criteria: How do you know if the result is good?
Let's dive into the prompts.
Prompts for Lovable
Lovable excels at creating complete full-stack applications. These prompts leverage its strengths: rapid generation, Supabase integration, and polished UI.
1. The 10-Minute SaaS MVP
This prompt generates a complete SaaS application with authentication, dashboard, and core features.
Create a SaaS application for [DOMAIN] with the following specifications:
TARGET USERS:
- [Persona 1] who wants to [goal]
- [Persona 2] who wants to [goal]
CORE FEATURES:
1. Authentication (email + Google OAuth)
2. User dashboard with [key metrics]
3. [Main feature] with full CRUD
4. User settings page
5. Landing page with pricing (3 tiers)
DESIGN:
- Modern, minimalist style
- Palette: [primary color] + neutrals
- Dark mode supported
- Mobile-first responsive
TECH:
- React + TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
- Supabase for auth and database
Start with the landing page and auth system.
Concrete example:
Create a SaaS application for time tracking for freelancers with the following specifications:
TARGET USERS:
- Freelancers who want to track time by project
- Agencies who want to see their contractors' time
CORE FEATURES:
1. Authentication (email + Google OAuth)
2. Dashboard with total time, by project, this week
3. Time tracker with start/stop and manual entries
4. User settings page (hourly rate, currency)
5. Landing page with pricing (Free, Pro $9/mo, Team $19/user)
DESIGN:
- Modern, minimalist style
- Palette: purple (#8B5CF6) + neutrals
- Dark mode supported
- Mobile-first responsive
TECH:
- React + TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
- Supabase for auth and database
Start with the landing page and auth system.
2. The High-Converting Landing Page
This prompt generates conversion-optimized landing pages with all essential elements.
Create a high-conversion landing page for [PRODUCT/SERVICE].
STRUCTURE (in this order):
1. Hero: Catchy headline + subheadline + primary CTA + image/illustration
2. Social proof: Client logos OR "Used by X+ [users]"
3. Problem: 3 pain points of the target audience
4. Solution: How [product] solves each pain point
5. Features: 6 features with icons
6. Testimonials: 3 quotes with photo, name, title
7. Pricing: 3 tiers (Free, Pro, Enterprise)
8. FAQ: 5 frequently asked questions
9. Final CTA: Repeat the main CTA
COPYWRITING:
- Tone: [professional/casual/technical]
- Target: [persona]
- Main benefit: [concrete result]
DESIGN:
- Style: modern, clean, lots of white space
- Primary color: [hex]
- Subtle scroll animations
3. The Analytics Dashboard
Perfect for creating complex data interfaces.
Create an analytics dashboard with the following specifications:
LAYOUT:
- Sidebar navigation (collapsible)
- Header with search, notifications, user menu
- Main area with widget grid
WIDGETS TO INCLUDE:
1. KPI cards (4): [metric 1], [metric 2], [metric 3], [metric 4]
2. Line chart: 30-day trend
3. Bar chart: comparison by [category]
4. Pie/Donut chart: distribution by [dimension]
5. Table: recent [entities] with pagination
6. Activity feed: recent actions
INTERACTIONS:
- Date filters (7d, 30d, 90d, custom)
- CSV export for each widget
- Click drill-down on charts
DATA:
- Use realistic mock data
- Prepare hooks for real API
Prompts for Bolt.new
Bolt.new shines for rapid prototyping and experimentation. Its StackBlitz environment enables instant iteration.
4. The Interactive Prototype
Ideal for validating an idea quickly before investing more time.
Create a functional prototype of [CONCEPT] to validate the idea.
OBJECTIVE:
Allow [user] to [main action] in fewer than [X] clicks.
USER FLOW:
1. [Step 1]: User arrives and sees [what]
2. [Step 2]: They [action] to [result]
3. [Step 3]: System [response]
4. [Step 4]: User gets [value]
CONSTRAINTS:
- Maximum 3 screens
- No real backend (mock data)
- Focus on UX, not visual polish
- Every interaction must be functional
STACK:
- React or Vue (your choice)
- Tailwind CSS
- Local state only
Concrete example:
Create a functional prototype of a bill-splitting app for friends.
OBJECTIVE:
Allow a user to split a restaurant bill in fewer than 4 clicks.
USER FLOW:
1. Screen 1: User enters total amount and number of people
2. Screen 2: They adjust shares (equal or custom per person)
3. Screen 3: System shows who owes what to whom
4. Screen 4: User can share the summary
CONSTRAINTS:
- Maximum 3 screens
- No real backend (mock data)
- Focus on UX, not visual polish
- Every interaction must be functional
STACK:
- React
- Tailwind CSS
- Local state only
5. The Reusable UI Component
Bolt is perfect for creating isolated, testable components.
Create a reusable [NAME] component with these specs:
PROPS:
- [prop1]: [type] - [description]
- [prop2]: [type] - [description]
- [prop3]?: [type] - [description] (optional)
VARIANTS:
- Size: sm | md | lg
- Variant: primary | secondary | outline | ghost
- State: default | hover | active | disabled | loading
BEHAVIOR:
- [Interaction 1]: when [trigger], then [effect]
- [Interaction 2]: when [trigger], then [effect]
ACCESSIBILITY:
- Keyboard navigation
- Appropriate ARIA labels
- Visible focus
USAGE EXAMPLE:
<[Component] [prop1]="value" [prop2]={value} />
Include a demo page showing all variants.
6. The Internal Tool
Perfect for building internal tools quickly.
Create an internal tool for [TEAM] that allows them to [ACTION].
CONTEXT:
- Users: [who] (approximately [X] people)
- Frequency: used [daily/weekly/monthly]
- Criticality: [high/medium/low]
INTERFACE:
- Simple and functional (doesn't need to be pretty)
- Single page if possible
- Form + results on the same screen
FEATURES:
1. [Input 1]: [field type]
2. [Input 2]: [field type]
3. Action button: "[Label]"
4. Result: displays [what] in [format]
DATA:
- Storage: localStorage (no backend)
- Export: CSV for results
- History of last [X] uses
Prompts for Cursor
Cursor excels at working with existing codebases and implementing complex features. These prompts leverage its multi-file Composer.
7. Adding a Feature
The perfect prompt for adding a feature to an existing project.
Add a [NAME] feature to this project.
PROJECT CONTEXT:
- Stack: [technologies]
- Structure: [architecture description]
- Conventions: [naming, patterns used]
SPECIFICATION:
The feature should allow [user] to [action] for [benefit].
EXPECTED BEHAVIOR:
1. When [trigger], then [result]
2. When [condition], display [feedback]
3. On error, [error handling]
FILES TO MODIFY/CREATE:
- [ ] UI component in /components
- [ ] Hook/logic in /hooks or /lib
- [ ] Types in /types
- [ ] Tests in /tests (optional)
CONSTRAINTS:
- Respect existing patterns
- No new dependencies unless necessary
- Strict TypeScript code
8. Smart Refactoring
Cursor shines for multi-file refactoring.
Refactor [CODE SECTION] with the following goals:
CURRENT PROBLEMS:
1. [Problem 1]: [description]
2. [Problem 2]: [description]
3. [Problem 3]: [description]
OBJECTIVES:
- [ ] Improve readability
- [ ] Reduce duplication
- [ ] Improve performance
- [ ] Make it easier to test
DESIRED APPROACH:
- Extract [X] into a separate hook/util
- Use [pattern] for [reason]
- Simplify [complex part]
CONSTRAINTS:
- Keep the same public API
- No breaking changes
- Each commit should leave code functional
Proceed step by step and explain each change.
9. API Integration
For connecting your app to external services.
Integrate the [NAME] API into this project.
API DOCUMENTATION:
- Base URL: [url]
- Auth: [type] (API key / OAuth / Bearer)
- Endpoints used:
- GET [endpoint]: [description]
- POST [endpoint]: [description]
IMPLEMENTATION REQUIRED:
1. API client in /lib/api/[name].ts
- Centralized error handling
- Retry logic (3 attempts)
- Timeout of [X] seconds
2. TypeScript types in /types/[name].ts
- Request types
- Response types
- Error types
3. React hook in /hooks/use[Name].ts
- Loading state
- Error state
- Data state
- Refetch function
4. Environment variables
- VITE_[NAME]_API_KEY or NEXT_PUBLIC_[NAME]_API_KEY
ERROR HANDLING:
- 401: Redirect to login
- 429: Display "Rate limited, try again in X"
- 500: Display generic message + log to Sentry
10. Systematic Debugging
When something doesn't work and you don't know why.
Debug this issue:
SYMPTOM:
[Precise description of what's not working]
EXPECTED BEHAVIOR:
[What should happen]
ACTUAL BEHAVIOR:
[What actually happens]
STEPS TO REPRODUCE:
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]
WHAT I'VE ALREADY TRIED:
- [Attempt 1]: [result]
- [Attempt 2]: [result]
FILES INVOLVED:
- [file1.ts]: [role]
- [file2.tsx]: [role]
LOGS/ERRORS:
[Paste logs or error messages]
Analyze the problem step by step, propose hypotheses, and implement the fix.
Tips for Even Better Prompts
1. Iterate, Don't Start Over
Instead of rewriting your entire prompt when results aren't perfect, add clarifications:
That's good, but:
- The button should be larger
- Add a loading state
- Change the color to #8B5CF6
2. Give Examples
AI tools understand better with concrete examples:
The style should look like Linear.app or Notion -
clean, lots of white space, subtle animations.
3. Specify the "Why"
Explain business context for better results:
This feature is for mobile users in a hurry
who want to accomplish [X] in under 30 seconds.
4. Ask for Alternatives
When you're unsure about the approach:
Propose 3 different approaches to [problem]
with the pros/cons of each.
Conclusion: The Perfect Prompt Doesn't Exist
The best prompt is one you iterate on. Start with a simple version, observe the result, and refine. Vibecoding tools are conversations, not one-shot commands.
These 10 templates are a starting point. Adapt them to your context, style, and needs. Over time, you'll develop your own patterns that work for you.
Resources to go further:
- Lovable Free: Complete Guide - Master the free version
- Bolt Free: Complete Guide - Get the most out of Bolt.new
- Cursor Free: Complete Guide - Optimize your Cursor usage
- Lovable vs Bolt - Which tool to choose?
- Vibecoding Guide 2026 - Everything about vibecoding
