Creating Customized Gems

Creating customised "Gems" allows you to further enhance your experience with Gemini as Gems can help speed up your workflow by minimising the need for repetitive prompting. For example, there are pre-made Gems available, including a Writing editor, Coding partner, and Learning coach which you can then fully customize to your own specific requirements.

How can it help me?

  • Increased efficiency and reduced repetition: By creating or using pre-made Gems, you can minimize repetitive prompting, thus streamlining their workflow and saving time. This means that instead of typing out the same instructions every time you interact with Gemini, you can use a Gem to perform those actions with a single click or command.

How to use

  1. Open the Google Gemini Standalone App by going to gemini.google.com.

  2. Look for the Gems Manager feature at the bottom left of the Gemini interface.

  3. Choose a Gem: Select a pre-made Gem, like the Writing editor, Coding partner, or Learning coach1.

  4. Alternatively, if you want to create a Gem tailored to your specific needs, click Create the + New Gem button.

  5. Add a name for your Gem and provide the instructions that will be the context used by the Gem. You can also add or upload up to 10 files that will be referenced by the Gem (can be Google Docs, Sheets and Slides).

  6. You can preview your Gem and also ask Gemini to rewrite your instructions.

  7. Once happy with the Gem, click Save.

  8. Once you have selected or built your Gem, use it to enhance your interactions with Gemini. The specifics of how to use a Gem will depend on its function and purpose

Tips & Tricks

  • You can build your own Gems to:

    • Gain valuable insights: Gather targeted feedback on your new product or service from different persona or audience segments.

    • Streamline copy editing: Receive feedback and suggestions on your copy ensuring it is clear, accurate and consistent with your desired brand, tone, and voice.

    • Scale your marketing: Create a prescribed set of marketing materials (emails, social media, etc.) that meet style guidelines, character limits, and more from a single campaign brief.

    • Stay ahead of the curve: Be informed about the latest industry trends and competitive news that interest you with summaries of relevant articles, blogs, and newsletters.

    • Elevate your instruction: Gamify your lesson plans or brainstorm creative learning experiences to boost student engagement and bring learning to life.


  • Upload up to 10 files to give your Gem more context - for example:

    • Corporate style guides that effortlessly generate or refine brand-consistent copy for websites, email subject lines, or social media posts.

    • Project files to streamline the creation of project-specific assistants.

    • Internal documents that serve as readily accessible references, such as guidelines for providing exceptional customer service based on a handbook or other best practices.

    • HR documents for easy reference and access to answers to frequently asked questions.

    • Product specifications and instruction manuals for swift troubleshooting.

    • Customer feedback for effortless identification of trends and areas for improvement.

    • Education standards to facilitate lesson planning and the creation of content that aligns with your requirements.

    • Grant research and notes to expedite the research process and drive innovation.