IDX

What is IDX

Project IDX is an online integrated development environment (IDE) developed by Google. 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. 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.

What can IDX do?

• Web Development: Code directly in the browser with support for a wide range of languages and frameworks.
• Generative AI Assistant: Leverage a built-in AI assistant powered by Google Gemini to improve code productivity, debugging, and learning.
• Mobile Development: Build Android apps in the browser with the Android Studio on IDX feature (currently available via a waitlist).
• Project Templates: Quickly get started with pre-configured templates for various languages and frameworks, including web, mobile, and backend development.

Price of IDX

IDX is currently in its BETA phase and available for free.