Google is Killing Off Gemini's Gems in Favor of Skills
Google has announced that it is shutting down Gems, a feature used to create customized artificial intelligence assistants, and will automatically migrate them to the skills system.
As part of competition and strategy changes in the artificial intelligence sector, Google has decided to terminate the Gems feature, which allowed users to create custom assistants. In line with this change, existing Gems assistants will be automatically converted to the new skills format as of November 2026.
The Future of the Gems Feature
Google is preparing to shut down the Gems feature, which allowed users to create custom artificial intelligence assistants for specific tasks. This move comes alongside the rise of next-generation all-in-one assistants in the artificial intelligence market.
Automatic Transition Process
The effort users put into creating Gems will not be lost, and the system will automatically adapt them to the skills format. Users will not need to perform any extra actions for this transition.
Transition Schedule and Usage
According to information within the Gemini application, Gems assistants will continue to be available until November 17, 2026. After this date, the system will completely evolve into the new structure.
History of the Gems Feature
Launched in 2024, Gems aimed to allow users to teach specific tasks to artificial intelligence without continuously giving instructions. Ready-made templates included coaches, editors, and planners.
User Interface and New Layout
To access former Gems features, users will need to enter a forward slash in the task flow. This interface preference leans closer to technical users rather than the general user base.