Feature Request: Import Existing Project Folder in bolt.new Chat Instance

[viaahmed]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe:
Currently, bolt.new does not provide an option to import an existing project folder into a chat instance, which limits its usefulness for developers who want to work on pre-existing codebases directly within the tool. This restriction can make it challenging for users to transition ongoing projects to bolt.new without manual adjustments, which can be time-consuming and reduce productivity.

Describe the solution you'd like:
It would be valuable to have an "Import Project" feature, allowing users to upload an entire project directory or select specific folders/files to integrate into the bolt.new chat instance. This would ideally include:

• The ability to upload project folders and subfolders with their full structure intact.
• Seamless integration with bolt.new’s existing file editor, allowing users to edit, manage, and save imported files.

Describe alternatives you've considered:

• Manually copying and pasting code files, which is inefficient for large projects.
• Using other IDEs or cloud-based development tools with integrated AI support; however, these tools may lack bolt.new's unique features and LLM integrations.

Additional context:
Including this feature could expand bolt.new's appeal to developers who often switch between projects or want to leverage bolt.new’s AI-enhanced code suggestions for ongoing development. This functionality would enhance productivity and broaden the tool's application across different use cases.

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I attempted to get it to read in a repository from Github and it could not. Would be great to be able to enter an API token from Github, point it to a repo, fork it or at least add the files to the project in Bolt and then be able to work on that from there.