| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 10, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001623715 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 10, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Imago BioSciences, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-40604 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 45-4915810 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 329 Oyster Point Blvd. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 3rd Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | South San Francisco |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94080 |
| City Area Code | (415) |
| Local Phone Number | 529-5055 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | IMGO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
