The Indeks Desa Membangun (IDM) is a strategic government instrument for measuring village independence and development based on social, economic, and environmental dimensions; however, the use of the IDM Application in West Sumatra Province still faces various challenges that affect data quality and the effectiveness of village development planning. This study aims to analyze strategies for improving the use of the Indeks Desa Membangun (IDM) Application and to identify the constraints encounte