> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.standards.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Gemini

Use your standards.md file with Google Gemini to get brand-aware responses in any conversation.

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## Add to a Gem

Creating a Gem with your standards.md file gives every conversation using it persistent access to your brand guidelines.

<Note>
  Uploaded files are a snapshot and will not automatically update when you re-publish. Re-upload the standards.md file after making changes to keep it current.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a Gem">
    In [Gemini](https://gemini.google.com), navigate to **Gem manager** and create a new Gem.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the Gem">
    Fill in the following fields. Replace "your brand" with your actual brand name:

    **Name**

    ```text theme={null}
    Brand Guidelines Assistant
    ```

    **Description**

    ```text theme={null}
    Answers questions about your brand and produces on-brand content using your published brand guidelines from Standards.
    ```

    **Instructions**

    ```text theme={null}
    You are a brand guidelines expert. Use the uploaded standards.md file as your primary source of truth for all brand-related questions and content creation.

    When answering questions or producing content:
    - Reference specific guidelines from the document (colors, typography, voice, logo usage, etc.)
    - Cite exact values when relevant (hex codes, font names, spacing rules)
    - Follow the brand voice and tone guidelines for any written content
    - If the guidelines don't cover something, say so rather than guessing

    When asked to create content (copy, emails, social posts, etc.), always apply the brand voice and tone guidelines. When asked about visual elements (colors, fonts, logo), provide the exact specifications from the guidelines.

    Never contradict the guidelines. If a user's request conflicts with the guidelines, flag the conflict and suggest an on-brand alternative.
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload to Knowledge">
    Under **Knowledge**, click **+** and upload your downloaded standards.md file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Save the Gem. Conversations using it will now reference your brand guidelines.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Upload the file

For one-off conversations, you can download the file and attach it directly.

<Note>
  Uploaded files are a snapshot and will not reflect changes published after the file was downloaded. Re-download after publishing to stay current.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download your standards.md file">
    Select the project, then copy the standards.md link, then load the link in a new tab. Save the file by pressing <kbd>command</kbd> + <kbd>s</kbd> on your keyboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start a new Gemini conversation">
    Open [Gemini](https://gemini.google.com) and start a new conversation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Attach the file">
    Click the attachment icon in the message input and select your downloaded standards.md file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask a question">
    With the file attached, ask Gemini to reference your brand guidelines. For example: *"Using the attached brand guidelines, suggest color pairings for a new landing page."*
  </Step>
</Steps>