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Jules by Google

Google · Autonomous & Async Agents · Updated Aug 12, 2026

Jules is an autonomous, asynchronous AI coding agent designed to handle software development tasks like bug fixes, dependency updates, and feature implementation by creating pull requests on GitHub. It operates in an isolated virtual machine, allowing it to plan, code, and test independently while you focus on other work.

Recent Updates

Introduced Gemini 3.1 Pro integration, proactive CI failure self-healing, scheduled task automation, and a CLI/API for custom workflows.

As of Aug 12, 2026

Key Features

Asynchronous task execution and GitHub PR automation
Automatic CI failure detection and repair
Scheduled and suggested recurring tasks
Multi-agent planning with an integrated 'Planning Critic'
Model Context Protocol support and CLI/API integration

Who It's For

✓ Best For

GitHub-hosted projects requiring batch maintenance, dependency management, or automated CI/CD fixes.

✗ Not Ideal For

Real-time pair programming, complex architectural discussions, or repositories hosted on GitLab, Bitbucket, or self-hosted Git.

Pricing

Freemium

Free plan includes 15 tasks/day; Pro ($19.99/month) includes ~100 tasks/day and access to Gemini 3.1 Pro; Ultra ($99.99/month) includes 300 tasks/day and priority access.

Verdict

Jules is a highly effective, 'set-it-and-forget-it' agent that excels at offloading routine developer grunt work through its unique asynchronous, PR-based workflow.