Google Opal Gets AI Agents for Automated Workflow Creation

Google on Tuesday announced it’s adding a new way to create automated workflows to its vibe-coding app Opal. The company said that a new agent being introduced in Opal will allow users to create mini apps that can let them plan and execute tasks using text prompts.

The feature uses the Gemini 3 Flash model and automatically chooses tools to execute tasks. For instance, it can use Google Sheets to maintain memory across sessions, such as a shopping list for an e-commerce-related app. The new agent creates and plans the next step for the tasks on its own.

How It Works

Google said these agents are natively interactive, which means that if they need more information, they would ask users to enter it or offer them choices to determine next steps, if needed. With this addition, users without technical knowledge could build complex workflows within their apps, the company claims.

Opal’s Evolution

The vibe-coding tool Opal was first introduced for U.S. users in July 2025. The tool lets anyone create mini web apps or remix existing apps. In October 2025, the company rolled out Opal to users in 15 more countries, including Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, and Singapore. And in December, Google added the tool to the Gemini web app, allowing users to create custom apps through a visual editor without writing any code.

The Competitive Landscape

Beyond Google, many other startups are also building tools that let users build apps via natural language prompts:

| Company | Status |
|———|——–|
| Lovable | On track to raise $150M at $2B valuation |
| Replit | $3B valuation on $150M annualized revenue |
| Emergent | $70M raised at $300M valuation (Softbank, Lightspeed) |
| Rocket.new | $15M from Accel, Salesforce Ventures |
| Wabi | Former Replika founder’s startup |

Key Takeaways

• New feature: Automated workflow creation in Google Opal
• Model: Powered by Gemini 3 Flash
• Tool integration: Automatically uses Google Sheets, other Google tools
• Interactive agents: Ask users for more information when needed
• No-code: Users without technical knowledge can build complex workflows
• Timeline: Opal launched July 2025, now in 15+ countries
• Competition: Lovable, Replit, Emergent, Rocket.new all raising big rounds

The Bottom Line

Google’s Opal update represents the next evolution of vibe coding: from creating static mini apps to building dynamic, automated workflows that can plan and execute multi-step tasks. By leveraging Gemini 3 Flash and integrating with Google’s ecosystem (Sheets, Drive, etc.), Opal is positioning itself as a no-code automation platform that competes with both traditional workflow tools and emerging AI app builders.

The competitive landscape is heating up. With Lovable targeting a $2B valuation, Replit at $3B, and Emergent raising $70M at $300M, the vibe coding space is attracting serious capital. Google’s advantage: deep integration with its existing productivity suite and the distribution power of the Gemini app.

For users, the promise is compelling: describe what you want in plain language, and an AI agent builds it, maintains state across sessions, and asks clarifying questions when needed. Whether this delivers on the promise remains to be seen—but the trajectory is clear. Coding is becoming conversation.

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Sources: TechCrunch

Tags: Google, Opal, Vibe Coding, AI Agents, No-Code, Gemini, Workflow Automation