Why isn't there IntStream.flatMapToObj()?

Answer 1

Just write

 IntStream.of(...).mapToObj(i -> getStreamOfObjects(i)).flatMap(stream -> stream)

Answer 2

Using a boxed stream would work if you don't mind the cost of boxing each int value.

Stream<Object> stream = IntStream.of(...).boxed().flatMap(i -> getStreamOfObjects(i));

Answer 3

Why was it was left out?

The API provides reusable building blocks. The relevant building blocks here are IntStream, mapToObj, flatMap. From these you can achieve what you want: map an in stream to objects, and then get a flat map. Providing permutations of building blocks would not be practical, and harder to extend.

What's a recommended workaround?

As hinted earlier, use the available building blocks (mapToObj + flatMap):

Stream<Object> stream = IntStream.of(...)
    .mapToObj(i -> Stream.of(...))
    .flatMap(...);