Every AI Tool I Use to Build MVPs FAST for My Clients As someone...

As someone running an AI-first dev agency, speed is everything.
Here’s my go-to AI stack that has revolutionized how I build MVPs:
I now start all my builds inside Bolt.
It lets me:
• Build full UIs with routing and logic
• Sync with Supabase for backend
• Integrate Stripe, FAST
It’s the fastest way to scaffold a functional MVP UI.
Example:
Built a subscription web app with auth, payments, and dashboards in under an hour. It would’ve taken days manually.
Once the UI is solid in Bolt, I move to Cursor for refinement.
Here’s what I use it for:
• Debugging backend logic
• Adding Edge Functions and RLS
• Cleaning up messy components
• Writing migrations with MCP
The Bolt + Cursor combo is unbeatable for speed and quality.
This is where every project starts.
I use ChatGPT to:
• Brainstorm product features
• Draft the PRD and tech stack
• Plan the UI layout and database schema
• Write project rules (.mdc files) for Cursor
Prompt example:
“Here’s the brief: [Insert brief]. Generate feature list, core screens, and backend entities for the MVP.”
It’s like having a full product team in your pocket.
Design matters. And Ideogram helps me generate visuals that feel premium.
Use cases:
• Backgrounds for hero sections
• Landing page illustrations
• Dashboard graphics that match the brand
It makes your MVP stand out even if you’re not a designer.
When a project needs image generation or AI workflows, I use Replicate APIs.
Examples:
• Letting users create visuals from prompts
• Avatar generation
• Style transfer for UGC platforms
Setup is clean inside Bolt and works out of the box with Supabase.
• Bolt gives you a working UI fast
• Cursor turns that into a polished product
• ChatGPT ensures clean planning
• Replicate + Ideogram add the creative layer
I’ve used this exact combo to build 18+ MVPs
Before jumping into Bolt, I use UX Pilot to generate high-fidelity screen flows from simple prompts.
It lets me:
• Turn product ideas into UI mockups
• Plan consistent layouts across screens
• Export designs for fast implementation
Perfect for skipping Figma and still getting clean, client-ready designs.