Google Opal Natural-Language AI Mini-App Builder
An experimental Google Labs tool that Google says lets you chain prompts, models and tools into working AI mini-apps using plain natural language and visual editing: your instructions become a visual workflow, editable by conversation or editor, and shareable instantly from a personal Google account with anyone who has one
Tool Overview
Features, steps and FAQ below
Features
- ✓ Build with natural language: Google says Opal lets you chain together prompts, models and tools into working AI mini-apps using simple natural language, no coding required
- ✓ Visual workflows: Google says Opal translates your instructions into a visual workflow, giving you fine-grained control without ever needing to see a line of code
- ✓ Edit by conversation or drag-and-drop: Google says you can build and remix AI mini-apps using conversational natural-language commands, a visual editor, or a combination of both — tweaking a step's prompt, adding a feature or calling a tool
- ✓ One-click sharing: Google says when an app is ready it can be shared immediately, usable by anyone with a Google account
- ✓ Faster prototyping and workflows: Google says Opal is great for accelerating AI ideas and workflows, demonstrating a proof of concept with a functional app, and building custom AI apps to boost efficiency
How to Use
- Open Opal (a Google Labs experiment) with a Google account
- Describe in natural language what you want your app to do
- Tweak each step's prompt, model or tool in the visual workflow editor
- Preview and share so other Google account users can use your mini-app via a link
FAQ
What is Opal?
An experimental Google Labs tool that Google says lets you build and share AI mini-apps that chain together prompts, models and tools using natural language and visual editing.
Do I need to know how to code?
Google says no coding is required — Opal translates your instructions into a visual workflow with fine-grained control.
How do I change a generated app?
Google says you can edit using conversational natural-language commands, the visual editor, or both — for example tweaking a step's prompt, adding a feature or calling a tool.
Can I share it with others?
Google says when an app is ready it can be shared immediately from a personal Google account, usable by anyone who has a Google account.
What is it good for?
Google says it is great for accelerating AI ideas and workflow prototypes, demonstrating a proof of concept with a functional app, and building custom AI apps to boost efficiency.