Google has introduced Opal, an experimental tool from Google Labs that enables users to create AI-driven mini-apps without any coding. This platform allows users to build and share applications by chaining together prompts, models, and tools using simple natural language and visual editing.
Opal is currently in public beta and is accessible to users in the United States. The tool is designed to simplify the app development process, making it more accessible to a broader audience, including those without technical backgrounds. Users can create workflows by describing the logic in natural language, and Opal translates these instructions into a visual workflow, providing fine-grained control without the need to write code.
Once an app is ready, users can share it for others to use immediately, using their own Google account. Opal also features a demo gallery with starter templates, allowing users to remix existing apps or start from scratch to fit their specific needs.
This launch reflects a broader trend towards low-code and no-code platforms, aiming to democratize app development and empower more individuals to create and share their ideas through technology.