Jules is a coding agent that Google inserts into terminals

Instead of using separate browser windows, developers can now initiate tasks and track progress from terminals thanks to Google's new command-line interface and public API for its autonomous coding agent, Jules Tools. The specifics: Now, developers may create coding assignments or automate repetitive work by controlling Jules with typed commands in terminal windows. Google gave businesses access to Jules' core connections, enabling them to integrate the assistant with development workflows and office apps like Slack. In addition to having mechanisms for controlling access to credentials during automated work, the assistant now retains programmer preferences and previous corrections. Developers can concentrate on their main workspace rather than keeping an eye on tabs in their browsers because Jules manages duties in the background on Google's server. Jules has been quiet since its launch about a year ago, even though the AI coding industry is expanding rapidly overall. Jules' improved integrations into developer workflows with the new CLI and API access may increase adoption, but it also faces fierce competition from Codex from OpenAI, Claude Code from Anthropic, and other companies.