Our take
Activerecent releases- Activity
- 54
- Community
- 66
- Issues
- 41
- Pull requests
- 61
+4 stars in the last 30 days
- Slower to close issues than 87% of the projects we track
Radon IDE is an actively maintained, commercial editor extension with a broad contributor base, though reported issues have a long median time to close.
Good fit if
- Your team develops React Native or Expo apps in VSCode, Cursor, or Windsurf and values integrated preview and debugging tools.
- You are willing to evaluate the commercial extension with its free trial and purchase a license if it suits your workflow.
- You want a project with recent releases and contributions from multiple contributors.
Look elsewhere if
- You need a permissively licensed, open-source IDE extension, since Radon IDE requires a commercial license.
- You do not use React Native or Expo, or your editor is outside the supported VSCode, Cursor, and Windsurf marketplaces.
- You require fast issue resolution, as the reported median issue-close time is long.
All health signals
| Last commit | 2026-10-23 (5 days ago) |
|---|---|
| Commits, last 90 days | 4 |
| Releases, last 12 months | 11 (latest v1.20.0, 2026-10-23) |
| Contributors | 30 (top contributor: 41% of commits) |
| Issues closed, last 90 days | 8 (typically closed in 141 days) |
| Pull requests merged, last 90 days | 4 (typically merged in 0 days) |
| Project age | 2 years |
Checked on 2026-10-29 with the GitHub API.
Project history
Daily GitHub snapshots since Oct 7, 2026. History covers stars and forks; health signals are not tracked historically.
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Overview
Radon IDE is a commercial extension for VSCode, Cursor, and Windsurf that turns those editors into an IDE for React Native and Expo development. It aims to let developers build and launch projects without extra configuration, while bringing app preview and development tools into the editor.
The repository is for issue tracking and discussion; the extension is installed through editor marketplaces. It is intended for React Native and Expo developers who want to work with an integrated simulator preview, debugger, inspector, and related tools without switching between separate utilities.
Key Features
- Build and launch React Native and Expo projects, with project compatibility details in the documentation.
- Preview the running app in an integrated simulator view.
- Inspect UI elements and their component hierarchy.
- Debug with tools integrated with source code.
- Browse logs in a console with jump-to-source functionality.
- Adjust device settings such as theme, text size, location, and system language.
- Record screens and review replays, or preview individual components.
Use Cases
- React Native developers who want to launch and preview an app from VSCode, Cursor, or Windsurf.
- Expo teams that need an in-editor view of app behavior while making UI changes.
- Developers investigating a UI issue who want to inspect component hierarchy or debug alongside source code.
- Teams that need to change simulator settings or capture a screen replay during development.
What you need
Detected in the repository
- TypeScript (main language on GitHub)
- Automated checks on GitHub Actions
Getting Started
Install Radon IDE from the extension marketplace in VSCode, Cursor, or Windsurf, then follow the installation guide and launching guide. See the README for project links and further details.
License in Plain Words
No standard license was detected. Without a license, the default copyright rules apply: you may read the code, but not reuse it. Check the repository or ask the authors.
Considerations
The GitHub repository is for issue tracking and discussion, not the extension's source code. The extension is commercially licensed, with a free trial available for evaluation. Compatibility is intended to cover a range of React Native and Expo projects, but the project directs users to its compatibility documentation for specifics. Health data shows recent commits and releases, contributions from many people without a concentrated contributor base, and a long median issue-close time.
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