Jules by Google
Our verdict
A clean async flow with an explicit plan-approval step, which keeps you in control. Label an issue 'jules' to assign it from GitHub. A free tier makes it easy to try on chores like dependency bumps.
- Who it's for
- GitHub users who want an async agent with a free tier
- Leverage
- Chores handled in a cloud VM while you work
- Effort
- Low
- Date added
What it does
Jules clones your repository into a cloud VM, writes a plan for your approval, makes the changes, shows a diff and creates a PR.
How builders use it
- Use it for version bumps, test fixes and small features.
- Add the 'jules' label to GitHub issues to assign tasks.
- Run several tasks concurrently, within plan limits.
What to expect
Chores get done in the background with a reviewable plan and diff.
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