What changed: Google has delayed the Workspace rollout of skills, reusable custom instructions for Gemini. A further announcement will follow when distribution resumes. Skills also currently do not sync between the Gemini app and Workspace.
Who is affected
Businesses using custom instructions in Google Workspace and the Gemini app are affected, particularly teams seeking to use the same skill in both environments.
What it means for your business
For businesses using the Gemini app and Workspace, a skill created in one environment does not automatically appear in the other; using it in both requires creating it separately.
What to do
Identify the skills your team wants to use in both the Gemini app and Workspace, and create them separately in each environment. Monitor Google’s announcement about the Workspace rollout resuming.
When it takes effect
The October 13, 2026 update confirms that the Workspace rollout is delayed. No restart date is provided; Google will announce when the rollout resumes.
Source: https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/09/skills-gemini-app-workspace.html
