Google has introduced a new feature for Opal, its vibe-coding app, that enables users to create automated workflows with ease. This innovation involves the integration of a new agent within Opal, empowering users to develop mini apps for planning and executing tasks through text prompts.
The feature leverages the Gemini 3 Flash model to autonomously select tools for task execution. For example, it can utilize Google Sheets to maintain data continuity, like managing a shopping list for an e-commerce application. The new agent autonomously generates and schedules subsequent task steps.
These agents are designed to be inherently interactive, requesting additional information from users or providing choices for determining next steps when necessary. With this enhancement, individuals lacking technical expertise can construct intricate workflows within their applications.
Opal, the vibe-coding tool, initially launched for U.S. users in July 2025, allowing users to create or modify mini web apps. Google subsequently expanded Opal’s availability to 15 more countries, including Canada, India, Japan, and Brazil. In December, Opal integration with the Gemini web app facilitated custom app creation through a visual editor devoid of coding requirements.
While Google leads the way with Opal’s new feature, various startups are also developing tools enabling app creation via natural language prompts. Notable examples include Lovable, Replit, Wabi by the former Replika founder, Emergent backed by Softbank and Lightspeed, and Rocket.new supported by Accel.
Source: TechCrunch