Mohammedia – Google is expanding its AI coding tool Jules with a command-line interface called Jules Tools and a public API, allowing developers to use the agent directly from their terminals and integrate it into existing workflows.
Previously, Jules was only accessible via its website and GitHub. The new tools are designed to streamline coding tasks and reduce the need to switch between platforms.
Kathy Korevec, director of product at Google Labs, said the goal is to minimize context switching for developers. “We want to reduce context switching for developers as much as possible,” she told TechCrunch.
Jules Tools vs. Gemini CLI
Jules Tools is different from Google’s Gemini CLI, another AI coding assistant. Both use the Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model, but they are designed for different uses.
Gemini CLI is more interactive and requires step-by-step collaboration, while Jules handles smaller tasks independently after the user approves its plan. Denise Kwan, senior developer advocate at Google, explained that Jules executes tasks with minimal interaction to save developers time.
The public API allows developers to connect Jules with IDEs, Slack, or CI/CD systems. Korevec said this helps developers incorporate the tool into environments they are already familiar with. Google also plans to create dedicated IDE plug-ins to further expand Jules’ reach.
Google recently added a “memory” feature to Jules, enabling it to remember past interactions, preferences, and corrections. Other updates include a stacked layout for the diff viewer, image upload, and the ability to handle comments on pull requests.
Jules currently works within GitHub repositories, but Google is exploring options to support other version control systems or work without a repository entirely. Korevec noted that users want more flexibility in where their code is hosted.
To maintain oversight, Jules pauses and requests input if it encounters a task it cannot complete. Mobile use remains limited, as native notifications are not yet supported, though Google is working to improve the experience.
Jules is primarily used by software engineers and technical professionals, but some users experiment with it to extend projects started in more casual coding tools.
Launched in public preview in May 2025, Jules exited beta in August and is now available under structured pricing plans. The free plan allows up to 15 daily tasks and three concurrent tasks. Paid plans start at $19.99 per month and go up to $124.99 per month for higher limits.
With the new CLI, public API, and memory features, Google aims to make Jules a more integral part of the coding process, helping developers complete tasks faster while staying in familiar workflows.
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