RuntimeQ1 2025
WebContainers v2 Runtime
Upgraded the core in-browser runtime with faster boot times, improved npm install performance, and expanded Node.js API surface support.
Product Roadmap
What we're building next
A transparent look at what's shipped, what's in flight, what's coming, and what we're still exploring.
6 shipped3 in progress5 planned3 exploring
Shipped6
EditorQ1 2025
Native Git Integration
Full git workflow inside the editor: clone, commit, push, pull, branch, and merge without leaving the browser.
UI/UXQ2 2025
Dark / Light Theme System
System-aware theme switching with a full design token overhaul for both the editor and the marketing site.
EditorQ2 2025
Multi-Tab Editor
Open and manage multiple files simultaneously with a tab bar, split views, and breadcrumb navigation.
PlatformQ1 2026
Public Changelog
A versioned changelog page so users always know what shipped and when, with categorised change types.
PlatformQ1 2026
Engineering Blog
An in-house blog for deep-dives into WebContainers, architecture decisions, and open-source releases.
In Progress3
CollaborationQ2 2026
Real-Time Collaborative Editing
Multiplayer cursors, presence indicators, and conflict-free merging powered by operational transforms — like Figma, but for code.
AIQ2 2026
AI Code Copilot
Context-aware inline completions, refactoring suggestions, and a command-palette AI chat grounded in your open workspace.
PlatformQ2 2026
Extensions API (Beta)
A curated plugin API so the community can build custom language servers, linters, and UI panels directly into WebSandbox.
Planned5
EditorQ3 2026
Mobile-Optimised Editor
A touch-first editor experience for phones and tablets, including virtual keyboard shortcuts and swipe gestures.
InfrastructureQ3 2026
Persistent Cloud Workspaces
Long-lived cloud VMs that survive tab closes, with automatic snapshotting, pay-per-use billing, and SSH access.
PlatformQ3 2026
Teams & Organisations
Shared workspaces, role-based access control, SSO, audit logs, and centralised billing for engineering teams.
IntegrationsQ4 2026
One-Click GitHub Import
Paste any public or private GitHub URL and get a fully running dev environment in under 10 seconds.
InfrastructureQ4 2026
Custom Preview Domains
Map your own domain to a workspace preview URL for client demos, staging environments, and portfolio projects.
Exploring3
InfrastructureBacklog
GPU-Accelerated Workspaces
Cloud instances with dedicated GPU for ML model training, CUDA workloads, and computationally heavy builds.
CollaborationBacklog
In-App Voice & Video
Integrated audio/video rooms scoped to a workspace so pair-programming sessions don't need a separate tool.
PlatformBacklog
Template Marketplace
A community-curated library of starter templates across frameworks, languages, and use-cases — one-click launch.
Have a feature request?
We build in public and prioritise what the community wants most. Open a GitHub Issue — your idea could land in the next quarter.