Google adds a way to create automated workflows to Opal
Source: TechCrunch
Image Credits: Google
11:00 AM PST · February 24, 2026
New automated‑workflow agent in Opal
Google announced that a new agent is being added to its vibe‑coding app Opal. The agent lets users create mini‑apps that can plan and execute tasks using simple text prompts. It runs on the Gemini 3 Flash model and automatically selects the appropriate tools for each task. For example, it can use Google Sheets to maintain memory across sessions—such as a shopping‑list for an e‑commerce‑related app—and it autonomously creates and schedules the next steps.
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The agents are natively interactive: if they need more information, they ask the user to provide it or present choices to determine the next step. Google says this enables users without technical expertise to build complex workflows inside their apps.
Background on Opal
- Opal was first introduced for U.S. users in July 2025. It allows anyone to create mini web apps or remix existing ones.
- In October 2025, Opal expanded to 15 additional countries, including Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, and Singapore.
- In December 2025, Google integrated Opal into the Gemini web app, giving users a visual editor for building custom apps without writing code.
Industry context
Beyond Google, several startups are developing tools that let users build apps through natural‑language prompts:
- Lovable – TechCrunch article
- Replit – TechCrunch article
- Wabi (founded by former Replika founder) – TechCrunch article
- Emergent (backed by SoftBank and Lightspeed) – TechCrunch article
- Rocket.new (Accel‑backed) – TechCrunch article