Jetpack Compose Glimmer

Declaring dependencies

To add a dependency on Jetpack Compose Glimmer, you must add the Google Maven
repository to your project. Read Google's Maven repository for more information.

Add the dependencies for the artifacts you need in the build.gradle file for your app or module:

dependencies {
    implementation "androidx.xr.glimmer:glimmer:1.0.0-alpha04"
}

dependencies {
    implementation("androidx.xr.glimmer:glimmer:1.0.0-alpha04")
}

For more information about dependencies, see Add build dependencies.

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Version 1.0

Version 1.0.0-alpha04

January 14, 2026

androidx.xr.glimmer:glimmer:1.0.0-alpha04 is released. Version 1.0.0-alpha04 contains these commits.

New Features

• Added support for multiple item decorations per item for VerticalStack (22daab3) and support for generic decoration shapes (033e015).

API Changes

• Added VerticalListDefaults to provide recommended values for the VerticalList composable. (I07b1a, b/448364605)

Bug Fixes

• Added initial focus handling to VerticalStack to make sure the top item gets focus when focus enters the stack. This fixes an issue where initial focus gets assigned to the next item resulting in an immediate scroll to that item. (bd69841)
• Fixed a bug in VerticalStack’s ItemDecorationNode, where the decorations were not updated in the item scope when the modifier node is reused. (7ec2c94)

Version 1.0.0-alpha03

December 17, 2025

androidx.xr.glimmer:glimmer:1.0.0-alpha03 is released. Version 1.0.0-alpha03 contains these commits.

Bug Fixes

• Behavior updates and bug fixes for Stacks

Version 1.0.0-alpha02

December 03, 2025

androidx.xr.glimmer:glimmer:1.0.0-alpha02 is released. Version 1.0.0-alpha02 contains these commits.

API Changes

• New items(items: List<T>) and itemsIndexed(items: List<T>) extension methods on the ListScope. (Ic2afe)
• Provide FlingBehavior API for VerticaList. (I16de7)
• Provide a factory for VerticalList focus aware snapping behavior. (I4a528)

Version 1.0.0-alpha01

November 05, 2025

androidx.xr.glimmer:glimmer:1.0.0-alpha01 is released. Version 1.0.0-alpha01 contains these commits.

New Features

• Initial developer release of Jetpack Compose Glimmer, design language and UI components for building augmented Android XR experiences. Designed for clarity, legibility, and minimal distraction with simplified styling, differentiated focus, and optimized elevation.
• Get started with our initial set of Jetpack Compose Glimmer components:
  • Text
  • Icons
  • Title Chips
  • Cards
  • Lists
  • Buttons
  • Stacks (Under development)