Firebase Studio (formerly Project IDX)
✓ VerifiedFirebase Studio cloud IDE with Gemini-assisted development
About
Project IDX has been folded into Firebase Studio, an agentic browser IDE with Gemini in Firebase for coding, debugging, testing, and refactoring. The preview is no-cost with 3 workspaces per user; Google Developer Program members get 10 (Standard) or 30 (Premium). App Prototyping and Code Assist agents, built-in previews/emulators, Git imports, and App Hosting deployments are included; some Firebase services bill separately once linked to Cloud Billing.
Key Features
- ✓Agentic browser workspace with Gemini in Firebase chat and code actions
- ✓App Prototyping agent to scaffold apps from text, sketches, or templates
- ✓Import from GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket or local; customize via Nix
- ✓Built-in previews and Android emulators; web sharing links
- ✓Deploy to Firebase App Hosting/Hosting/Cloud Run (billing-required services)
- ✓Open VSX extensions and MCP server connections
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free tier available
- Broad integrations (7+ connectors)
- SSO available for enterprise
Cons
- No BYOK; model choice dictated by vendor
- Web-only; no desktop IDE integration
Use Cases
- →Prototype and ship full-stack apps with Firebase hosting/services
- →Use App Prototyping agent to scaffold UI and backend
- →Collaborate via shared browser workspaces without local setup
- →Run Android/web previews and deploy to Firebase App Hosting
Technical Details
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AI Models
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Firebase Studio (formerly Project IDX)?
Project IDX has been folded into Firebase Studio, an agentic browser IDE with Gemini in Firebase for coding, debugging, testing, and refactoring. The preview is no-cost with 3 workspaces per user; Google Developer Program members get 10 (Standard) or 30 (Premium). App Prototyping and Code Assist agents, built-in previews/emulators, Git imports, and App Hosting deployments are included; some Firebase services bill separately once linked to Cloud Billing.
Is Firebase Studio (formerly Project IDX) free?
Yes, Firebase Studio (formerly Project IDX) is completely free. 3 workspaces, Gemini in Firebase access, Web/Android previews
What programming languages does Firebase Studio (formerly Project IDX) support?
Firebase Studio (formerly Project IDX) supports 6+ programming languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Dart, Java, Kotlin.
What AI models does Firebase Studio (formerly Project IDX) use?
Firebase Studio (formerly Project IDX) is powered by Gemini in Firebase (configurable: 2.5 Pro/Flash, 3 Pro preview where available).
What platforms does Firebase Studio (formerly Project IDX) support?
Firebase Studio (formerly Project IDX) is available on Web.
What can Firebase Studio (formerly Project IDX) do?
Firebase Studio (formerly Project IDX) provides code completion, code generation, debugging, AI chat, agentic/autonomous mode. Key features include: Agentic browser workspace with Gemini in Firebase chat and code actions, App Prototyping agent to scaffold apps from text, sketches, or templates, Import from GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket or local; customize via Nix.
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Pricing
Preview (no GDP)
$0
- 3 workspaces
- Gemini in Firebase access
- Web/Android previews
Google Developer Program Standard
$0 (program enrollment)
- 10 workspaces
- Standard Gemini quota for App Prototyping agent
Google Developer Program Premium
Subscription (via GDP plan)
- 30 workspaces
- Increased App Prototyping agent quota
Company
- Name
- Founded
- 1998
- Location
- Mountain View, CA
- Users
- Preview users
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