Google has introduced a new feature to its no-code app development platform, Opal, enabling users to create automated workflows through natural language prompts. The update adds a new AI agent powered by the Gemini 3 Flash model, which can autonomously design and execute multi-step tasks within mini-apps. This agent can intelligently select and use tools such as Google Sheets to maintain context and memory across sessions—like tracking a shopping list for an e-commerce app—while planning and adapting the next steps in real time. The agent is designed to be natively interactive, meaning it can pause to ask users for clarification or present options when more information is needed, ensuring a smoother and more intuitive experience. With this enhancement, Google aims to empower users without technical backgrounds to build complex, functional workflows entirely through text-based instructions. The feature is part of Google’s broader effort to democratize app development by reducing reliance on coding. Opal was initially launched for U.S. users in July 2025, followed by a global rollout to 15 additional countries—including Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, and Singapore—in October. By December, the tool was integrated into the Gemini web app, allowing users to design custom applications using a visual editor without writing a single line of code. Opal joins a growing wave of no-code and low-code platforms that leverage AI to simplify app creation. Competitors like Lovable and Replit have gained traction, while newer startups such as Wabi—founded by a former Replika executive—Emergent (backed by SoftBank and Lightspeed), and Rocket.new (supported by Accel) are also emerging as key players in the space. These tools collectively reflect a shift toward making app development accessible to non-technical users through the power of AI and natural language.