As the final Devcember ribbons settle, we’re taking a moment to look back at everything that’s been unwrapped this season. From workflow-boosting updates to shiny new API capabilities, the elves have been busy making sure every developer leaves with at least a little extra magic in their toolkit. But as fun as these gifts were, they were really leading to something bigger.
The Intents Platform is coming.
A new foundation for building richer, smarter, more seamless experiences directly inside Canva — a place where apps can understand what users are trying to do and step in naturally, instantly, and delightfully.
For indie builders and platform veterans alike, this is the moment to:
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Start dreaming up new apps built natively for Intents
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Prepare existing apps to migrate and unlock deeper, more contextual interactions
And to help make that journey smoother for everyone, the foundation has already shifted in your favor:
Our intent-first docs, CLI, and starter kit now give you a clearer, more intuitive path to building intent-driven apps from the very start — reducing friction and helping you move faster with confidence.
The upgraded Developer Portal makes it easier than ever to develop, test, and validate intents, so you can iterate quickly and see exactly how your app behaves in real user flows.
Thank you for celebrating Devcember with us. As we say at Canva, we’re only 1% of the way there — and this next chapter for the Developers Platform is just the beginning. We’re excited to continue this journey with all of you.
Onward to the Intents Platform! 