How to Use Google Gems

This article provides information on how to create, use & manage Google Gems.

What are Gems?

Gems are customized versions of Gemini that help you tackle repetitive tasks or get deep expertise in new areas. When you chat with a Gem, Gemini will tailor responses to save time on repeat goals and guidelines in your Gemini web app and Gemini mobile app prompts.

Get Started with Pre-made Gems

Gemini Apps comes with pre-made Gems to get started right away or customize for your needs.

To get started with a pre-made Gem:

1. On your computer, open gemini.google.com.

2. On the left, find Explore Gems and select the Gem you would like to try out.

   • If the left hand sidebar is hidden, move your cursor over to the hamburger menu at the top left and the sidebar should appear.

3. Enter your prompt.

4. Click Submit.

Customize a Pre-made Gem

You can copy some pre-made Gems as a starting point and customize it for your specific needs.

1. On your computer, open gemini.google.com.

2. On the left, find Explore Gems and select the Gem you want to customize.

3. Make a copy (button at the top right of the Gem).

4. Edit the Gem’s title.

5. Review the pre-made Gem’s instructions and make updates to better fit your needs.

6. Click Create.

Create a new Gem

1. On your device, go to gemini.google.com.

2. On the left, click Explore Gems then New Gem.

3. Name your Gem and write instructions for it to follow. Use the tips below to write great Gem instructions.

   • On the right, you can enter a prompt to preview your Gem. After you preview the Gem, make sure to click Save. Using the preview window does not automatically save your Gem.

4. Click Save.

How to Write Gem Instructions

Provide details about your goals, desired behaviors, and preferred format to help the Gem personalize Gemini's responses.

The main areas to consider when writing good Gem instructions are the same as writing good prompts. You don't need to use all four, but using a few will help:

Use Gemini to help write your instructions

Gems can provide more custom responses and guidance when they have clear, detailed instructions. When you create your Gem, you can use Gemini to help re-write and expand on your instructions. 

1. In the instructions box, write a sentence or two describing your goal. 

2. Click Use Gemini to re-write instructions (pencil button).

3. Review and edit the instructions.

   • Tip: On the right, you can enter a prompt to preview your Gem. After you preview the Gem, make sure to click Save. Using the preview window does not automatically save your Gem.

4. Click Save.

Upload files to give your Gem more context

You can add files to give your Gem more context or to reference specific docs in your chats with the Gem.

1. After adding instructions, click Add files.

2. Choose a file to upload for your Gem.

   • To upload a file from your device: Click Upload files.

   • To add a file from your Google Drive: Click Drive.

     • To add files from your Drive, you need to have Gemini Apps Activity on and connect Google Workspace to Gemini Apps. If it’s not connected, you'll get the option to connect it.