Build Apps with Just Text Prompts? Meet Opal from Google Labs

[kevin1]

If you've ever wanted to build an app without touching a single line of code — or even seeing the code — your wish might just be coming true. Google Labs has dropped a shiny new experimental tool called Opal, and it lets you do exactly that.

️ Opal is a text-to-app builder, and it's now publicly available in beta… if you're in the US.
It’s free to use (at least for now), and part of Google Labs’ new wave of creative tools.
Talk It, Build It

Here’s how it works:

✍️ You describe your app idea with simple text prompts.

🔧 Want changes? Just write what you want changed — Opal handles it for you.

🚫 No code required, no interface fiddling.

✅ Once you're happy with it, you can publish it and share with others — as long as they have a Google account.

There's even a template gallery if you just want to test it out or remix something that already exists.
Why This Matters

Low-code? Try no-code-and-also-no-buttons. This is the closest thing we’ve seen to natural language app design.

But keep in mind:

Only available in the U.S. for now
🧪 It’s still experimental, so don’t expect enterprise-level reliability just yet
Great for creatives, educators, or anyone curious about rapid app prototyping
What Do You Think?

Is this the future of app development?
Would you use a tool like Opal?
What happens when anyone can build apps just by describing them?

Drop your thoughts below Let's explore the future of no-code together.

[Nahid10]

Opal is a game-changer for rapid ideation and prototyping. Just describe the app you want in plain English, and it creates a visual workflow—step-by-step generating input, model calls, and outputs. You can tweak each step via chat prompts or drag-and-drop. With template galleries and instant app sharing built in, it's ideal for designers, educators, and product teams wanting quick proof-of-concept builds—no code needed

[jacson4]

Innovative premise—but real-world adoption may hinge on detail. Opal’s visual approach democratizes AI app creation, but users will need to test how it scales in complex logic flows or production environments. Also, since it's currently U.S.-only beta, extensions to other regions and feature depth remain unknown. Still, it’s a meaningful move that competes with tools like Replit, Figma, and Cursor.