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Every Nimbus feature
Every capability is listed here, grouped by the job it is used for.
29 features
Run locally
Execute Apex and its surrounding platform services on your machine.
Run Apex testsInstall Nimbus and run the first test suite locally.Test dataBuild deterministic records and reusable fixtures.Flow testingExecute record-triggered and autolaunched flows beside Apex.Local app hostingProRun Salesforce applications against a local-compatible API.Governor limitsProExercise and inspect transaction limits before deployment.Managed package stubsRun code that depends on packages whose source is unavailable.ConfigurationControl runtime, database, test, and project behavior.DoctorDiagnose project and environment setup problems.PostgreSQL runtimeSee how Nimbus reproduces Salesforce data behavior locally.
Understand failures
Find the cause, measure the risk, and see what a change can reach.
Failure intelligenceTurn failing output into a focused explanation and next step.Code coverageInspect line and branch coverage in the editor and CI.Dependency graphTrace references, reachability, and related tests.DebuggerProStep through live Apex with breakpoints and variables.Mutation testingProCheck whether tests detect meaningful code changes.Traces and analyticsProInspect structured execution traces across a transaction.BenchmarkingProMeasure runtime performance and catch regressions.
Ship safely
Use the same local evidence to gate releases and Salesforce deployment.
Deploy and releaseRun local gates, Salesforce validation, and deployment in one command.Release managementProApprove and quick-deploy the exact payload that was validated.Assurance consoleProReview test, coverage, mutation, and deployment evidence together.CI/CD integrationTeamPublish deterministic results and standard reports in any pipeline.
Work in your tools
Keep the local runtime close to the editor, terminal, and agents you use.
VS Code extensionRun, debug, and inspect Apex without leaving VS Code.JetBrains pluginBring Nimbus into IntelliJ and Illuminated Cloud workflows.Dev UIUse the test explorer, coverage, schema browser, and Apex REPL.Language serverAdd navigation, completion, diagnostics, and refactoring to any editor.Watch modeProRun the relevant feedback loop as source files change.Background daemonProKeep projects warm so every test run starts immediately.Local serverProExpose Salesforce-compatible REST and Pub/Sub APIs locally.AI and agentic workflowsGive coding agents direct access to the runtime over MCP.Headless 360Run a broad Salesforce development surface without an org.