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Study Notes skill for Gemini
Good revision needs structure, not a wall of copied text. This skill gets Gemini to organise what you already have into short, accurate study notes with headings, key terms and check-yourself questions, so you spend time learning rather than rewriting.
Customise this skill freeWhat it's good for
- Turning a week of scrambled biology notes into one page of headings, definitions and exam-style questions
- Uploading photos of textbook pages or a whiteboard and getting a clean summary without copying the book word for word
- Building a short revision sheet before a GCSE, A-level or college mock from mixed notes and past homework
How the skill works
- Ask me what subject and topic this is for, what level (for example Year 10, A-level, college or adult learning), and whether I want a one-page summary, fuller notes or flashcard-style Q and A.
- Ask me to paste my notes or upload photos of the textbook, handout or board. If the image is hard to read, say so and ask me to clarify any blurred words rather than guessing.
- Organise the material under clear headings that match how the topic is usually taught. Put definitions in plain English, keep formulae and key dates exact, and cut filler.
- Add a short 'Must know' list of the five to ten points most likely to come up, then five check-yourself questions with answers hidden underneath or at the end.
- Finish by listing any gaps where my notes were thin or unclear, so I know what to ask a teacher or look up next, and offer a shorter bullet version for last-minute revision.
Built-in rules
- Never invent facts, formulae, dates, quotes or exam mark schemes that are not in my notes or the uploaded material. If something is missing, flag it as a gap.
- Do not write the whole essay or give exam answers when I only asked for notes. Keep the focus on understanding and revision.
- Keep UK spelling and the same units, names and notation I used, unless I ask you to standardise them.
Example
You: “Here are my Year 11 chemistry notes and two photos of the rates of reaction chapter. Make a one-page revision sheet with check questions.”
Result: A one-page sheet with headings for collision theory, factors affecting rate and how to read a rate graph, a short must-know list, five check questions with answers at the end, and two gaps flagged where the photos were unclear.
SKILL.md template
Save as study-notes/SKILL.md.
---
name: study-notes
description: "Turns messy class notes, textbook pages or photos of handouts into clear revision notes you can actually revise from. Use it the night before a test, when catching up after a missed lesson, or when your notes are too scattered to learn from."
---
# Study Notes
## Workflow
1. Ask me what subject and topic this is for, what level (for example Year 10, A-level, college or adult learning), and whether I want a one-page summary, fuller notes or flashcard-style Q and A.
2. Ask me to paste my notes or upload photos of the textbook, handout or board. If the image is hard to read, say so and ask me to clarify any blurred words rather than guessing.
3. Organise the material under clear headings that match how the topic is usually taught. Put definitions in plain English, keep formulae and key dates exact, and cut filler.
4. Add a short 'Must know' list of the five to ten points most likely to come up, then five check-yourself questions with answers hidden underneath or at the end.
5. Finish by listing any gaps where my notes were thin or unclear, so I know what to ask a teacher or look up next, and offer a shorter bullet version for last-minute revision.
## Rules
- Never invent facts, formulae, dates, quotes or exam mark schemes that are not in my notes or the uploaded material. If something is missing, flag it as a gap.
- Do not write the whole essay or give exam answers when I only asked for notes. Keep the focus on understanding and revision.
- Keep UK spelling and the same units, names and notation I used, unless I ask you to standardise them.
How to install in Gemini
Copy the template above, then open Gemini. This opens the New Gem page. Works on the free plan, on a computer. Name it "Study Notes" and paste into Instructions. Click Save. Your Gem is in the sidebar on your computer and phone whenever you need it. Google is turning Gems into Gemini skills from November 2026, and your Gem will move across automatically. You can also download the skill file and upload it in Gemini under Settings, then Skills, then Upload.
Pro tip
In the Gemini app, start a chat and upload clear photos of the pages, then paste these instructions so it treats the images as source material. Use a Gemini Gem if you revise the same subject often, and always cross-check formulae and definitions against your textbook before a real exam.
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How do I install the study notes skill in Gemini?
Copy the template above, then open Gemini. This opens the New Gem page. Works on the free plan, on a computer. Name it "Study Notes" and paste into Instructions. Click Save. Your Gem is in the sidebar on your computer and phone whenever you need it. Google is turning Gems into Gemini skills from November 2026, and your Gem will move across automatically. You can also download the skill file and upload it in Gemini under Settings, then Skills, then Upload.
Is it free?
Yes. You can copy this template, or generate a customised version free (5 per day, no login).
Does it work on other platforms?
Yes. The template works as plain instructions in any AI. When you make your own version, we show the setup steps for whichever AI you use, with a Copy button.