Google Jules Extension Makes Gemini CLI Smarter with Autonomous Coding Assistant

Google has officially released the Jules extension for Gemini CLI to bring developers a game-changing experience in automating repetitive coding and workflow tasks. Designed to work just like an autonomous coding assistant, Jules hums along in the background, letting developers focus on the act of creation uninterrupted.

While the main workspace remains the Gemini CLI, where active coding takes place, Jules runs in a separate VM that handles all processes asynchronously. This means it can clone repositories, install dependencies, edit files, and more-all without disrupting your terminal activity. Thus, offloading background operations like these can let developers maintain a smoother, distraction-free workflow.

One of the standout features of Jules is its command-based task assignment system. Developers can simply type intuitive instructions like

/jules add a login button to the homepage or /jules bump all my dependencies to latest, and Jules will automatically handle those tasks. It’s capable of processing multiple requests simultaneously, and once the tasks are completed, it automatically creates and submits new GitHub branches ensuring clean version control integration without manual effort.

Another important advantage is how Jules seamlessly integrates with existing development setups. This means that a user could, right from Gemini CLI, track the progress of tasks in execution, without necessarily having to switch between tools or windows. This bridges automation and manual work together into a cohesive development experience.

For the beginning, the developers should be on Gemini CLI version 0.4.0 or newer. One can install the Jules extension directly from a terminal command, optionally with a flag to have automatic updates. But before trying to use Jules, a user has to create an account and connect their GitHub repositories via the Jules console to let it do repository-related actions safely and securely.

With Jules, Google is taking another step toward AI-driven developer productivity, merging automation and coding in a way that feels natural yet powerful. As AI continues to shape the future of software development, tools like Jules represent how coding workflows will evolve-faster, smarter, and more autonomous than ever.