Google says it will migrate Gems, which let users create custom versions of Gemini, to "skills", starting Nov. 17; Google introduced skills with Gemini Spark (Abner Li/9to5Google)

Google is migrating its "Gems" feature, which allowed users to create custom versions of Gemini, to a new system called "skills." This transition will begin on November 17. Google initially introduced "skills" alongside Gemini Spark. The Gemini app will soon replace Gems with these new skills, which were first presented in 2024 as "custom versions of Gemini."

This move marks the first time Google has publicly announced a migration plan for its custom Gemini features, unlike its earlier, less clear transitions.