Gemini Gems 101 - Getting Started

What Are Gemini Gems?

Gemini Gems are like custom-made AI assistants that you create within Google Gemini. They're designed to be highly specialized for a particular task, saving you time and giving you more consistent results than if you were to write a long, detailed prompt from scratch every time.

Think of it this way: instead of repeatedly telling a general-purpose AI, "I need you to act as a marketing expert, with a professional yet friendly tone, and give me three social media post ideas for a new product launch," you just create a "Social Media Guru" Gem once. Then, every time you need social media help, you simply open that Gem and give it the quick instruction, like "Give me posts for the new product launch." The Gem already knows its persona, its tone, and its purpose.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Gem

1. Go to Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/app
2. In the left panel, select "Explore Gem":



3. Click "New Gem":



4. Give a name to your Gem e.g. "Recipe Expert"



5. For Instructions, enter the following prompt:

You are a professional chef and recipe creator 
who focuses on quick, healthy meals for one. 
You always suggest recipes based on what's already in my pantry, 
and you give instructions in simple, clear steps. 
Never assume I have fancy kitchen gadgets.



6. Click the "Save" button:



7. You will see the message "Gem Recipe Expert has been created!":



8. Click "Start Chat":



9. Enter the following prompt:

"I have chicken breasts, rice, and some old spinach. 
What can I make?



10. The recipe will be displayed:



11. Below are some other prompts you can try for this Recipe Expert Gem:

"I have chicken, bell peppers, and rice. 
What can I make for dinner?

Give me a simple recipe for a chocolate chip cookie dessert.

I want a quick and healthy breakfast idea. What do you suggest?