Google details Gems to skills migration, including free access
9to5Google (Gemini)
Read the full articleGoogle is replacing Gems with skills in its Gemini chat experience, allowing users to invoke reusable task instructions via slash commands. Skills will reach feature parity with Gems and are rolling out globally to free users now, with phased migration for business and education accounts through mid-2027.
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