Is there an existing issue for this?
Summary
Is there an existing issue for this?
Description
I am currently utilizing (Appsmith version 2.1, docker image: appsmith/appsmith-ee:v2.1 ) to build enterprise-facing internal applications. While the current absolute-positioning canvas works smoothly for static desktop setups, I noticed there is absolutely no mention of responsive design controls anywhere in the settings.
There are no configuration options for Flexbox, Grid systems, Auto-Layout, or mobile-stacking behaviors inside the canvas properties, page properties, or container settings. The canvas remains strictly fixed-width.
I have combed through open issues and consulted generative coding assistants, but haven't found a definitive conclusion regarding if or when a robust, native responsive layout engine will be finalized and rolled out out-of-the-box for stable releases.
Why should this be worked on?
Building business software in 2026 demands that a single internal tool be accessible by operators at their desktop desks and by supervisors/field agents on tablets or mobile viewports.
Currently, achieving responsiveness requires developers to maintain duplicate pages (one desktop, one mobile) or manually configure complex conditional widgets. This breaks the low-code promise of fast iteration and causes massive technical debt when updating business logic across duplicated interfaces.
Steps to Reproduce / What I See
- Spin up Appsmith v2.1 (Self-hosted or stable cloud build).
- Create a new page or drop a Container widget onto the canvas.
- Open the property settings pane for the Canvas, Container, or Page.
- Observation: There are absolutely no properties to define layout flows, constraints, column wraps, or viewport-specific element visibility. The UI behaves purely as an absolute grid.
Proposed Solution / Questions for Maintainers
- Roadmap Status: What is the official timeline or release plan for exposing a unified responsive layout engine (like the discussed Anvil architecture or Auto-Layout features) natively to all standard workspace installations?
- Current Workaround: If a layout engine is currently baked into version 2.1 as a beta feature flag, how can self-hosted administrators safely toggle it on to begin designing fluid container flows?
Is there an existing issue for this?
Summary
Is there an existing issue for this?
Description
I am currently utilizing (Appsmith version 2.1, docker image: appsmith/appsmith-ee:v2.1 ) to build enterprise-facing internal applications. While the current absolute-positioning canvas works smoothly for static desktop setups, I noticed there is absolutely no mention of responsive design controls anywhere in the settings.
There are no configuration options for Flexbox, Grid systems, Auto-Layout, or mobile-stacking behaviors inside the canvas properties, page properties, or container settings. The canvas remains strictly fixed-width.
I have combed through open issues and consulted generative coding assistants, but haven't found a definitive conclusion regarding if or when a robust, native responsive layout engine will be finalized and rolled out out-of-the-box for stable releases.
Why should this be worked on?
Building business software in 2026 demands that a single internal tool be accessible by operators at their desktop desks and by supervisors/field agents on tablets or mobile viewports.
Currently, achieving responsiveness requires developers to maintain duplicate pages (one desktop, one mobile) or manually configure complex conditional widgets. This breaks the low-code promise of fast iteration and causes massive technical debt when updating business logic across duplicated interfaces.
Steps to Reproduce / What I See
Proposed Solution / Questions for Maintainers