Google has introduced a trial version of Opal, a new AI-powered tool aimed at helping users build mini web applications using simple natural language commands.
Currently available in the U.S. via Google Labs, Opal is part of the growing trend of no-code or low-code “vibe-coding” platforms, appealing to both developers and users without technical backgrounds, according to TechCrunch.
Opal allows users to begin from scratch with written prompts or tweak pre-made apps from a shared gallery. Once a prompt is entered, Google’s AI generates the app’s structure.
Users are guided through a visual interface that displays each phase of the process — from input to output to generation. Each step can be edited or expanded using the built-in toolbar. Completed apps can be published and shared via link, allowing others to try them using their Google accounts.
While Google already offers AI Studio for advanced prompt-based development, Opal emphasizes design simplicity and accessibility — clearly targeting hobbyists, creatives, and non-coders.
With this launch, Google enters direct competition with platforms like Canva, Figma, and Replit, all of which offer user-friendly tools for app development.
Opal remains experimental and is part of Google’s broader initiative to explore new AI technologies through its Labs program.
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