Google just expanded Jules, their AI coding agent, with two major releases: Jules Tools and the Jules API.
Jules Tools: Command Line Integration#
Jules Tools is a lightweight command-line interface that brings Jules directly into your terminal. Instead of switching between chat and your development environment, you can now start, stop, and verify coding tasks right alongside your existing commands.
This addresses one of the biggest friction points with AI coding assistants: context switching between tools.
Jules API: Custom Integrations#
The Jules API opens up entirely new possibilities for workflow automation:
- Slack integration: Trigger Jules tasks when bugs are filed
- CI/CD pipeline integration: Automate code reviews and fixes
- Custom workflows: Build Jules into your existing development processes
The API puts Jules “closer to the way you already build,” as Google puts it.
Recent Improvements#
Google has been focusing on reliability and quality improvements:
- File selector: Call out specific files in chat for tighter context
- Memory: Jules remembers preferences and applies them automatically
- Environment Variables management: Structured access to environment variables during task execution
The Bigger Picture#
This isn’t just about adding features. It’s about making AI coding agents work with your existing workflow rather than forcing you to adapt to theirs.
The command-line interface eliminates the context switching problem, while the API enables the kind of automation that could genuinely transform how development teams work.
Getting Started#
Both Jules Tools and the Jules API are available now. The command-line interface is the simplest way to move from chatting with Jules to running alongside it in your actual workflow.
The API opens up possibilities for custom integrations that could reshape how teams handle everything from bug fixes to code reviews.
Learn more: Check out the official announcement or explore the Jules changelog for more details.