Google is rolling out a new feature called Skills within Chrome designed to eliminate the drudgery of repeating identical AI prompts across different web sessions. Users can now save successful instructions from their Gemini chat history, transforming them into single-click actions accessible via the forward slash (/) or plus (+) button in the sidebar.

This capability moves beyond basic single-tab interaction. Skills allow the AI to execute the saved command on the current page while simultaneously synthesizing information pulled from other active browser tabs, creating personalized workflows. Early testers are using this to automate tasks like calculating recipe macros or comparing product specifications across multiple open documents without context switching.

For users hesitant about granting browser access, Google assures that Skills operate under the existing Chrome security framework, requiring explicit user approval for sensitive actions like calendar modifications. While a library of pre-built Skills exists, users retain the ability to customize or edit any provided template to better suit their specific needs.

Currently, the feature is restricted to Chrome desktop users operating in English-US, though saved tools will sync across a user's signed-in desktop devices. This functionality effectively acts as a macro recorder for AI interactions, streamlining repetitive tasks directly within the browser environment.