The tech race to make AI app development easier just got more serious. On Day 1 of Google Cloud Next 2025, Google rolled out Firebase Studio, a new all-in-one AI-powered web-based platform that lets users build, test, deploy, and run AI apps—straight from their browsers.

Whether you’re a beginner with an idea or a seasoned dev looking to move fast, Firebase Studio combines tools like Project IDX, Genkit, and Gemini in Firebase to give you everything you need in one place. And the best part? It’s already available in preview for anyone with a Google account.

A full-stack AI workspace built into your browser

Google says Firebase Studio is more than just another IDE. It’s designed to let users create apps from scratch or existing codebases using natural language prompts, drawings, screenshots, and mockups. You don’t even need to know how to code—thanks to an AI prototyping agent that builds functional apps using frameworks like Next.js.

Behind the scenes, Firebase Studio connects Genkit for AI workflows and gives you a Gemini API key to power intelligent features. And since it’s built on the Code OSS project, the workspace will feel familiar to anyone who’s used VS Code.

If you’re wondering how it works in practice—open your browser, pick a template, or ask the prototyping agent to create your app. You can connect GitHub, GitLab, or even upload local code. Supported languages include Java, Node.js, Python, Go, and .NET, and frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js, Flutter, and Android are part of the mix.

Real-time previews, built-in AI help, and one-click deploy

Testing your app is equally quick. Users can generate a web preview link or a QR code to see how the app looks on a phone. With one click, apps can be deployed using Firebase App Hosting or Cloud Run.

There’s also a collaborative element. Developers can share an entire Firebase Studio workspace with a link and collaborate in real time.

The Gemini assistant in Firebase Studio isn’t just for code suggestions. You can ask it to add login functionality, change layouts, or even fix UI bugs. “Gemini understands a developer’s code base,” Google noted, which means it can offer context-aware changes instantly.

Google bets big on AI agents

Google is also offering early access to Gemini Code Assist agents through its Developer Program. These agents can help migrate code, simulate test scenarios for AI models, or even write documentation. The testing agent, for example, can mimic how users interact with your AI model to catch risky outputs early.

For now, regular users get access to three Firebase Studio workspaces, while Developer Program members can use up to 30. Access to the Gemini Code Assist agents is via waitlist.

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