IDX Roadmap
In the interest of transparency, we're sharing a high-level roadmap so you can see our priorities and influence them. This plan will evolve based on feedback and trends. It's not exhaustive, nor a guarantee we'll complete everything.
Share your ideas or vote in the IDX Feature Requests Portal . For questions or discussions, visit our Community Forums .
In Progress
Exposing Public Ports (for simpler frontend/backend communication)
React Native developer mode builds
Investigating support for bringing back iOS simulation
Third-party cookies deprecation workarounds
Improving core AI experience: - Multi-modal investigations. - More ways for our chat agent to accomplish tasks on your behalf. - Increased accuracy for complex requests. - Agents for doc writing and test case generation
Cloning workspaces
Improved dev.nix error messages
Android Studio on IDX
Future
GPU Support to enhance AI workloads
Collaboration investigations (multi-cursor, multi-user)
Better support for Firebase Data Connect
Better support for IDX running on iPads and Chromebooks
Flutter DevTools Support
IDX Alpha Program (early access to try out new features)
More templates for commonly requested starting points
Integrated support for Firebase App Hosting
Option to upgrade to more powerful VMs
Syncing settings across workspaces
Completed
Firebase Genkit starter template
Preinstall FlutterFire CLI for Flutter workspaces
Global availability of VMs with automatic logic for selecting the closest region
Remember Git credentials and setup git user on workspace
Enabling backend services in Nix for MySQL, postgres, etc.
Backend API templates with Thunderclient integrated for easy testing
Support for upgrading Flutter versions
Initial React Native Support
Developer profiles integration
Easier port management
Integrations Panel and support for integrations with Cloud Run, Google Maps Platform, Gemini, Firebase Hosting, and Cloud Secret Manager.
Interactive Android emulator directly accessible from inside IDX
Support downloading files & folders
Improved AI assistance with slash commands, interactive chat, and code completion
QR Code to open preview URL on mobile device
Multi-window support
IDX Solutions Gallery
Core support for developing in multiple programming languages like JavaScript, Python, Go, Java, C++, Ruby, and more
Dev.nix support for fully customizable development environments
"Open in IDX" integrations
Chrome Lighthouse Integration
Initial GitLab and Bitbucket Support