Google to replace Gemini Gems with Skills starting November 17

mark_k · x · 2026-09-29

Google is replacing Gemini Gems with Skills starting November 17, with existing Gems migrated automatically.

This is more than a rename: Gems were separate custom chatbots, while Skills are reusable instructions Gemini can apply in any chat, invoke when relevant, or combine for more complex tasks.

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