Project IDX

Project IDX
Developer(s)Google[1]
Initial releaseMay 15 2024
Written inJavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
PlatformWeb
TypeOnline IDE
LicenseProprietary
Websiteidx.google.com

Project IDX is an online integrated development environment (IDE) developed by Google.[2] It is based on Visual Studio Code, and the infrastructure runs on Google Cloud. In addition to including the features, languages and plugins supported by VS Code, it has unique functionality built by Google. These include a built-in generative artificial intelligence assistant powered by Gemini, Nix integrations, and iOS and Android emulators.[3][4][5][6] Google also provides templates for JavaScript, Python, and Go projects, as well for as a number of web and cross-platform frameworks like Node, Angular, Flutter, Next.js, React, FireBase, Google Maps, and Flask.[7]

The application was initially only accessible after signing up on a waitlist. It was released as an open beta on May 14th 2024.[8]

  1. ^ "Project IDX". Google for Developers. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
  2. ^ Lardinois, Frederic (8 August 2023). "Google launches Project IDX, a new AI-enabled browser-based development environment". TechCrunch. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  3. ^ Claburn, Thomas. "Google teases Project IDX, an AI-infused code environment". www.theregister.com.
  4. ^ "Google's Project IDX adds iOS, Android emulators, and more templates". ZDNET. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  5. ^ Heller, Martin (29 January 2024). "Google Project IDX: A promising next-generation cloud IDE". InfoWorld.
  6. ^ Lardinois, Frederic (25 January 2024). "Google extends its Project IDX development environment with built-in iOS and Android emulators". TechCrunch. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  7. ^ Crouse, Megan (11 August 2023). "Google Wants You to Code in a Browser With Project IDX". TechRepublic. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  8. ^ Lardinois, Frederic (2024-05-14). "Project IDX, Google's next-gen IDE, is now in open beta". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-05-15.