Firebase Studio

Firebase Studio (formerly Project IDX) is an online integrated development environment (IDE) developed by Google.^[1][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]

Firebase Studio (formerly Project IDX)

Developer(s)	Google
Initial release	May 15 2024 (as open beta)
Written in	JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
Platform	Web
Type	Online IDE
License	Proprietary
Website	studio.firebase.google.com

The application was initially only accessible after signing up on a waitlist. It was released as an open beta on May 14th 2024.^[8] It was renamed from Project IDX to Firebase Studio on April 15th, 2025. ^[1]