Google has announced that Opal, its vibe-coding tool for building AI-powered mini applications, is now integrated into the Gemini web app. The update allows users to create custom mini apps—known as Gems—directly within Gemini, further lowering the barrier to app development using natural language.
Opal enables users to build or remix lightweight applications by simply describing what they want in plain language. Gemini then uses its underlying AI models to generate the app logic, eliminating the need for traditional coding. With the new integration, Opal can now be accessed from the Gems manager inside Gemini on the web.
Gems were first introduced by Google in 2024 as customised versions of Gemini tailored for specific tasks. Pre-built Gems include tools such as a learning coach, brainstorming assistant, career guide, coding partner, and editor. By bringing Opal into Gemini, Google is expanding the range of what users can create, moving beyond prompt-based assistance to functional, reusable applications.
Inside Gemini, Opal features a visual editor that breaks app creation into structured steps. Users can rearrange, connect, and modify these steps through a drag-and-drop interface, making it possible to design workflows without writing a single line of code. Google says the editor also includes a new view that converts written prompts into a step-by-step flow, helping users understand how their apps are constructed.
For users who need deeper control, Google offers an Advanced Editor available at opal.google.com. From there, apps created in Gemini can be further customised and refined. Once built, mini apps can be reused across different scenarios, making them practical tools rather than one-off experiments.
The move reflects the growing popularity of “vibe-coding,” a trend where AI tools handle much of the programming work while users focus on intent and logic. Over the past two years, the space has seen rapid growth, with startups like Lovable and Cursor, as well as major AI providers including OpenAI and Anthropic, launching similar tools. Consumer-focused platforms such as Wabi are also tapping into demand for no-code and low-code app creation.
By integrating Opal directly into Gemini, Google is positioning its AI assistant as more than a conversational tool, turning it into a lightweight app-building platform for both casual users and power users. The update strengthens Gemini’s role in Google’s broader AI ecosystem, where productivity, creativity, and software creation increasingly converge.
Gemini’s web app is available at gemini.google.com, with Opal now accessible through the built-in Gems manager.
