Here are 10 features that change everything
1. The "Active Learning" Video Analyst
Instead of a basic summary, use this to critically analyze webinars, lectures, or competitor content.
Paste the YouTube link and use this prompt:
"Act as a Senior Research Analyst. I am providing a link to a video content piece. Your goal is to deconstruct this video into a structured executive briefing.
- Extract the 3 core arguments made by the speaker.
- Identify 2 potential counter-arguments or logical gaps in their reasoning.
- List any specific data points, dates, or hard metrics mentioned.
- Conclude with a 'implications' section on how this information impacts [Insert Your Industry/Topic]."
2. The Culinary Inventory Strategist
Use this to manage household inventory and reduce waste with professional culinary creativity.
Upload a photo of your open fridge/pantry and use this prompt:
"Act as a Professional Chef focused on sustainability and zero-waste cooking. Analyze this image of my available ingredients.
☑️ Identify the items that appear to have the shortest remaining shelf life.
☑️ Create 3 distinct recipe options (one quick, one gourmet, one meal-prep friendly) that prioritize using these specific ingredients.
☑️ Provide a shopping list for only the essential missing items needed to complete these dishes."
3. The Executive Briefing Agent
Turn your inbox into a daily briefing document without searching manually.
Type @Gmail and use this prompt:
"Act as my Chief of Staff. I need a status update on [Project Name/Client Name] based on my emails from the last 14 days.
☑️ Summarize the current status of the project.
☑️ List any outstanding action items assigned specifically to me.
☑️ Highlight any mentioned deadlines or dates.
☑️ Flag any sentiments of urgency or frustration from the stakeholders involved."
4. The Senior Data Analyst
Fix complex Excel/Google Sheets errors by treating Gemini as a technical consultant.
Upload a screenshot of your spreadsheet and use this prompt:
"Act as an Expert Data Analyst proficient in Excel and Google Sheets functions. Look at the data structure in this image.
I need a formula for column [X] that will calculate [Explain Goal, e.g., 'the percentage growth year-over-year'].
☑️ Provide the exact formula I can copy-paste.
☑️ Explain how the formula works step-by-step so I can troubleshoot it later.
☑️ Suggest one alternative method (e.g., using a Pivot Table) if it would be more efficient."
5. The "Feynman Technique" Tutor
Master complex documents or technical PDFs by having Gemini teach you in layers.
Upload a PDF/Article and use this prompt:
"Act as a University Professor specializing in this topic. Use the 'Feynman Technique' to explain the core concepts of this document to me in three distinct layers:
☑️Layer 1: The 'Elevator Pitch' (A simple 2-sentence summary).
☑️Layer 2: The 'Undergraduate' explanation (Key concepts defined with analogies).
☑️Layer 3: The 'PhD' analysis (Deep dive into the nuance, methodology, and implications).
Finally, quiz me with 3 critical thinking questions to test my understanding."
6. The Corporate Logistics Planner
Plan multi-leg business or leisure trips with a focus on logistics and ratings.
Use this prompt (ensure @Google Flights and @Google Maps are active):
"Act as a Corporate Travel Logistics Manager. I need to plan a trip to [Destination] for [Dates].
☑️ Using @Google Flights, find the most time-efficient flight options (prioritize direct flights).
☑️ Using @Google Maps, identify 3 hotels that are rated 4.5 stars or higher and are within a 15-minute commute to [Specific Landmark/City Center].
☑️ Create a day-by-day itinerary that groups activities by location to minimize travel time."
7. The Digital Archivist
Convert messy whiteboard notes or handwriting into clean, professional documentation.
Upload a photo of your notes and use this prompt:
"Act as a Professional Archivist and Editor. Transcribe the text from this image.
☑️ Correct any obvious shorthand or grammatical errors to make the text professional.
☑️ Structure the output into clear headers and bullet points.
☑️ If there are diagrams in the image, describe them in text format (e.g., 'Diagram showing flow from A to B')."
8. The "STAR Method" Interview Coach
Simulate a high-pressure job interview with a distinct feedback loop.
Paste the job description and use this prompt:
"Act as a Hiring Manager for this specific role. Conduct a behavioral interview with me.
☑️ Ask me one question at a time and wait for my response.
☑️ After I answer, grade my response based on the 'STAR Method' (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
☑️ Give me specific feedback on how to make my answer more concise or impactful before moving to the next question."
9. The Unstructured Data Cleaner
Turn messy lists, email threads, or text dumps into clean tables.
Paste the messy text and use this prompt:
"Act as a Data Entry Specialist. I have a list of unstructured data below containing names, dates, and specific details.
☑️ Extract the relevant data points.
☑️ Format this data into a structured Markdown Table with the headers: [Header 1], [Header 2], [Header 3].
☑️ Ensure all dates are formatted as DD/MM/YYYY and all currency is standard."
10. The "Perspective Sandwich" (Tone Calibration)
Rewrite important emails or posts by analyzing them from multiple psychological angles.
Paste your draft and use this prompt:
"Act as a Communications Director. Read my draft below.
☑️ Analyze how this text would be perceived by a 'Skeptical Reader' (looking for flaws).
☑️ Analyze how it would be perceived by a 'Supportive Reader' (looking for value).
☑️ Rewrite the text to address the Skeptic's concerns while maintaining the enthusiasm for the Supportive reader. The final tone should be [Professional/Witty/Empathetic]."