Google replaces Gemini Gems with new Skills feature
September 28, 2026
Google is phasing out Gemini Gems, its feature for building task-specific agents, in favor of a new functionality called Skills. This move follows the rise of specialized agentic platforms like Meta's Muse.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou will need to adapt your agent-building workflows from Gems to the upcoming Skills framework.
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designerThis change likely alters how users interact with and customize specialized AI personas.