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40+ live apps, open data APIs, MCP servers, and 200+ guides - more than anyone wants to click through. Point your AI here and it reads the whole map and does the work: finds the tool, pulls the data, runs the analysis, and hands you the links.

Here for the open-source code? Your agent finds the right repo for you - and can even clone and deploy it.

Prefer to explore on your own? Go right ahead.

Paste this to Claude Code, Codex, or any AI agent:
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Google Tools I Use on Live Projects - Analysis, Automation & Building Micro-Apps

Published: September 9, 2025

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I went from zero Google usage last year → now approx. 20% of my work runs on their stack. Here's my current short list of practical tools.

1. Gemini Build

(aistudio.google.com → Build)

A fast way to create basic working app with React. Fewer features than say Lovable, but the free tier is significant.

My Quants Reporting app → 70% of the UI in Gemini Build, 30% Cursor.

Just starting with AI coding app builds? Starter links below.

2. AI Studio

(aistudio.google.com → Chat)

Gemini 2.5 Pro. Huge context. Big free tier.

I use it for xlwings Lite code gen for when Cursor hits limits.

3. Backend APIs

I use these for reliable, low-cost automated processing.

Live App → With agent support at quant-agent.tigzig.com. Form based at Quants Suite

4. Gemini CLI

Cursor is still my primary AI coder, but when limits kick in → Gemini CLI.

Where I use:

Even file cleanup - had 20k small text files, renamed them in seconds via CLI. For more complex stuff, I stick to Cursor + Claude Sonnet 4. The recent integration with the ZED editor is on my list to test for a full IDE workflow.

Getting started with Gemini CLI? Helpful links below.

5. NotebookLM

(notebooklm.google.com)

Turns hours of video into notes, checklists, action steps.

For technical videos → extract exact workflow and step by step guides.

For info videos → key takeaways

Not for every video. Some still need full watching.

6. Opal

(opal.withgoogle.com)

Google's new AI micro-app builder. For workflows for automation and AI apps. Very promising. Next on my list.

Links - AI-assisted coding

My Top pick - Volo Builds YouTube Channel

You can start with these:

Gemini CLI