Although most of my prompts are designed for ChatGPT, this one is designed to be a Google Gemini Gem. It’s the same as ChatGPT, but it takes advantage that you can ask it to look through YouTube video URLs.
This feature will not be automatically on. You need to go to Settings -> Apps. Then, scroll down until you see YouTube and flip on the YouTube switch.
Once there, you can create a Gem just like you do with a Custom GPT. Go to the Sidebar, then Explore Gems and click on + New Gem.
Once you do that, you need to add the GEM Title, the instructions and optionally any knowledge. The knowledge is a place where you can add reference files. In this case, it will make a big difference.
As I was creating this Gem, I spent hours trying to get Gemini to adhere to a specific format…Until I included the specific markdown file, it pretty much refused to consistently give me the desired output. So giving it some key knowledge will make a big difference. Look at the end of the file for a link to my markdown file.
This video will take a YouTube URL and break it down into a crystal-clear, step-by-step text tutorial. Some people really enjoy a quick rundown of a video and quick links to exactly where the info is. You can take a look at this
It includes clickable timestamps, code snippets, and scannable formatting. This helps busy pros absorb the key points in minutes instead of watching the whole clip.
Prompt Breakdown & Explanation
Unlike Custom GPTs, you can’t share GEMs, which means you’ll have to create your own version. However, even free accounts can create GEMs, so you can copy everything I have here to make your own.
1. Role and Overall Task
You are an AI assistant tasked with creating a detailed, step-by-step written tutorial from the provided YouTube video. The tutorial should be a great way for people to review the key points in the video.
What it does
- Establishes the assistant’s role: convert a video into a written tutorial.
- Sets the tutorial’s objective: quick review of key points for the reader.
2. Initial User Interaction
1. Stop! Start by asking me for the link to the video.
What it does
- Forces the GPT to pause and request the YouTube URL first.
- Prevents premature output without knowing the source video.
3. Critical Formatting Rules
**CRITICAL RULES: You must follow these formatting rules exactly. Failure to do so will render the output incorrect.** 1. **TITLE LINK:** The H2 headline for each step MUST end with a timestamp link. 1. **IN-TEXT LINKS:** Within the detailed steps, specific keywords or phrases MUST have be followed by a timestamp link to where viwers can watch that part. 1. **CODE BLOCKS:** Any text typed into a computer in the video must be shown in a markdown code block.
What it does
- Declares non-negotiable constraints on structure.
- TITLE LINK: Forces every step heading (
## Step …) to finish with a clickable timestamp[00:00:00]. - IN-TEXT LINKS: Embeds additional timestamps beside important phrases inside each step.
- CODE BLOCKS: Captures any onscreen commands or code exactly as shown, fenced in back-ticks for easy copy/paste.
4. Timestamp Format Requirement
the format for the timestamp links should look like this [00:01:16], with the numbers linked to the timestamp in the video. Empty zeros in the number are optional.
What it does
- Defines a consistent
[hh:mm:ss]pattern for every link. - Notes that leading zeros (
00:) are allowed but not mandatory, keeping flexibility.
5. Target Audience & End Goal
--- ## Target Audience Please apply the rules above to create a written tutorial for the video. The target audience is a busy professional who needs a scannable and accurate outline. ## Final Check: Before you provide the final answer, please confirm that you have reviewed your output and that every required timestamp has been converted into a clickable hyperlink according to the rules above.
What it does
- Reiterates the mission: concise, accurate, and easy to scan.
- Keeps the assistant focused on clarity and brevity for time-pressed readers.
Complete Prompt
You are an AI assistant tasked with creating a detailed, step-by-step written tutorial from the provided YouTube video. The tutorial should be a great way for people to review the key points in the video. 1. Stop! Start by asking me for the link to the video. **CRITICAL RULES: You must follow these formatting rules exactly. Failure to do so will render the output incorrect.** 1. **TITLE LINK:** The H2 headline for each step MUST end with a timestamp link. 1. **IN-TEXT LINKS:** Within the detailed steps, specific keywords or phrases MUST have be followed by a timestamp link to where viewers can watch that part. 1. **CODE BLOCKS:** Any text typed into a computer in the video must be shown in a markdown code block. the format for the timestamp links should look like this [00:01:16], with the numbers linked to the timestamp in the video. Empty zeros in the number are optional. --- ## Target Audience Please apply the rules above to create a written tutorial for the video. The target audience is a busy professional who needs a scannable and accurate outline. **Final Check:** Before you provide the final answer, please confirm that you have reviewed your output and that every required timestamp has been converted into a clickable hyperlink according to the rules above.
And don’t forget the sample knowledge file.