Bolt Web slim
Written by Benji Weiser
Updated at April 23rd, 2026
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What is Bolt Web Slim?
Bolt Web Slim is a stripped-down version of the Bolt web app that removes the navigational toolbar, making it ideal for embedding directly into a publisher's existing website - for example, within an iframe.
It's particularly useful if you want to surface edition-based content (such as a magazine storefront or article timeline) within your own site, without the full Bolt Web navigation chrome.
How to Enable Slim Mode
All you need to do is append a query string to your Bolt Web app domain URL. The available options are:
| Query string | Use case |
|---|---|
?slim=storefront |
Embedding a storefront tab |
?slim=timeline |
Embedding a timeline tab |
?slim=storefront,timeline |
Embedding either, with navigation between the two |
Example:
https://app.yourdomain.com/t/magazine?slim=storefrontNote: When Slim mode is active, a home button will appear at the top-left of the Bolt Web navigation bar. This ensures users always have a way back to the storefront or tab and don't get stuck inside an edition with no exit.
Embedding in a Page
Once you have your Slim URL, you can embed it in your website using a standard HTML <iframe>:
<iframe
src="https://app.yourdomain.com/t/magazine?slim=storefront"
width="100%"
height="800px"
frameborder="0">
</iframe>Adjust width and height to suit your page layout.
We can also configure the reader to automatically sign users in if they've already been signed in on your website.
Things to Bear in Mind
- SEO: By default, Bolt Web indexing and public visibility are turned off. If your content is timeline-based and already on your main website, this avoids duplicate content issues. Check with Pugpig if you want to change this.
- Mobile devices: Bolt Web is designed as a fallback for devices that can't download apps. For mobile users, we'd still recommend directing them to the native iOS/Android apps where possible.
- Feature parity: Bolt Web aims to match the native app experience, but some features may not yet be available on Web. If something's missing, let Pugpig know.