Google Unveils Jules Tools CLI and API for Seamless Developer Integration

October 2, 2025

Details

  • Google released the Jules Tools CLI on October 2, 2025, enabling developers to use its AI coding agent directly within command-line environments, reducing the need to switch between interfaces.
  • The company also made the Jules API publicly accessible, allowing integration of the autonomous coding agent into IDEs, CI/CD systems, Slack, and tailored development workflows.
  • Jules Tools is designed for autonomous, scoped coding actions, while Google's Gemini CLI remains focused on more collaborative, iterative use cases; both use the Gemini 2.5 Pro engine.
  • Recent enhancements include a file selector for providing targeted context, persistent memory for user preferences, and improved management of environment variables to ensure secure execution.
  • This launch follows Jules' August 2025 exit from beta and adoption of tiered pricing, offering free usage for up to 15 daily tasks and premium Ultra access at $124.99 per month with expanded limits.

Impact

By embedding Jules deeper into core developer workflows, Google is taking direct aim at rivals like GitHub Copilot and Cursor. The new CLI and API launches signal a heightened push for market leadership in autonomous AI coding tools, as demand accelerates and competitors vie for strategic acquisitions and user adoption.

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