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Gemini will begin replacing Gems with skills on November 17

Google’s migration keeps custom instructions but makes them easier to invoke and combine through slash commands.

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Google will begin automatically migrating Gemini Gems to skills on November 17, according to a notice in the Gems manager seen by 9to5Google. Users can keep using a Gem until it migrates. Skills preserve the basic idea of reusable custom instructions, while making them available through slash commands and allowing several skills to run together. Gems can also include files, default tools and link sharing. Google’s help page and creation button were not working when the notice appeared, suggesting some migration details are still rolling out.

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Google will begin turning Gemini Gems into skills on November 17, consolidating two ways of saving reusable instructions for its AI assistant.

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9to5Google found a notice in the Gemini Gems manager saying that migration will start automatically on that date. Users will be able to keep using each Gem until it is moved.

Skills are designed to be easier to call and combine

Google introduced Gems in 2024 as custom versions of Gemini. A Gem can hold standing instructions, reference files and a default tool such as image creation or Canvas. Users can also share Gems through links.

Skills serve a similar purpose but can be invoked by typing a slash in the prompt box. More than one skill can be used at the same time, removing the need to open the Gems section and select one custom assistant before starting a task.

Google previously introduced skills through Gemini Spark, its personal agent for automating longer workflows. AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers can currently create them from the Spark tab, while slash commands make them available inside the main Gemini conversation.

Some migration details are not live yet

The notice appeared before every supporting page was ready. 9to5Google reported that the linked help article and the “Create skills” button did not work when it checked them.

That leaves practical questions about how tool defaults, files and shared links will carry over during migration. The notice establishes the start date and promises automatic conversion, but Google has not yet published a complete migration guide that users can inspect.

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9to5Google@9to5GoogleGemini app replacing Gems with skills in November https://9to5google.com/2026/09/27/gemini-gems-skills/ by @technacity13d
Android Authority@AndroidAuthGoogle is officially killing Gemini Gems https://www.androidauthority.com/google-sunset-gemini-gems-november-3716162/12d
Techmeme@TechmemeGoogle says it will migrate Gems, which let users create custom versions of Gemini, to "skills", starting Nov. 17; Google introduced skills with Gemini Spark (@technacity / 9to5Google) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)12d
NeowinFeed@NeowinFeedGoogle drops paid requirement, Gemini Skills now for free users. ^P10d
Google Gemini@GeminiAppSkip the repetitive prompting and jump straight to the results with skills in Gemini. Skills are saved sets of instructions for specific tasks that you do time and time again. Think of a skill like a shortcut, ready whenever you need it. 🧵10d
Google@GoogleRT @GeminiApp: Skip the repetitive prompting and jump straight to the results with skills in Gemini. Skills are saved sets of instructions…10d
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    9to5Google@9to5GoogleGemini app replacing Gems with skills in November https://9to5google.com/2026/09/27/gemini-gems-skills/ by @technacity13d
    Android Authority@AndroidAuthGoogle is officially killing Gemini Gems https://www.androidauthority.com/google-sunset-gemini-gems-november-3716162/12d
    Techmeme@TechmemeGoogle says it will migrate Gems, which let users create custom versions of Gemini, to "skills", starting Nov. 17; Google introduced skills with Gemini Spark (@technacity / 9to5Google) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)12d
    NeowinFeed@NeowinFeedGoogle drops paid requirement, Gemini Skills now for free users. ^P10d
    Google Gemini@GeminiAppSkip the repetitive prompting and jump straight to the results with skills in Gemini. Skills are saved sets of instructions for specific tasks that you do time and time again. Think of a skill like a shortcut, ready whenever you need it. 🧵10d
    Google@GoogleRT @GeminiApp: Skip the repetitive prompting and jump straight to the results with skills in Gemini. Skills are saved sets of instructions…10d
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