Google AI Edge Gallery hides Prompt Lab

Google built a capable on-device AI sandbox, but it still reads like a dev demo suite instead of a polished “build here” workflow.

• –Prompt Lab is the closest thing to vibe coding: it supports freeform prompts and code generation, but it is framed as an experimental task, not a dedicated coding mode
• –The app’s value is local-first experimentation, with model selection, chat, image, and audio tasks running on device once models are downloaded
• –The naming and navigation are doing the product no favors; “gallery” and “Prompt Lab” are accurate, but not especially discoverable for people who want a simple coding surface
• –This feels more like a reference app for on-device AI builders than a consumer app, which is fine, but it raises the UX bar for onboarding
• –If Google wants broader adoption, it needs better signposting around “what do I tap to generate code?” instead of assuming users will infer the workflow