daily-pulse

Generate a daily briefing from Google Calendar and Gmail data.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/picahq/awesome-pica --skill daily-pulse
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: daily-pulse
Source: https://github.com/picahq/awesome-pica/tree/main/claude-skills/daily-pulse
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/picahq/awesome-pica --skill daily-pulse

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill cuts through daily information overload by automatically synthesizing your Google Calendar events and unread Gmail messages into a concise, actionable morning briefing. It eliminates the manual effort of checking multiple sources, helping you quickly identify priorities and start your day with clarity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intelligent Data Collection: Gathers today's calendar events and unread emails via Pica MCP Server.
  • Prioritization & Analysis: Analyzes events for impact and preparation needs, triages emails by urgency, and identifies optimal focus blocks.
  • Personalized Briefing: Generates a structured daily pulse with top priorities, calendar intelligence, email actions, and time optimization tips.
  • Use Case: Simply ask, "What's my daily pulse?" or "Give me my morning briefing" to receive a comprehensive overview of your day's agenda and critical tasks.

Quick Start

To get your personalized daily briefing, simply ask Claude: "What's my daily pulse?" "Give me my morning briefing." "What should I focus on today?"

Frequently Asked Questions about daily-pulse

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I get a daily briefing from my Google Calendar and Gmail?

A daily briefing synthesizes your calendar events and unread emails into one actionable summary. Simply ask Claude for your 'daily pulse' or 'morning briefing' to receive priorities, calendar insights, email actions, and focus time recommendations automatically.

What data does a morning briefing pull from, and how is it prioritized?

Morning briefings analyze today's calendar events and unread Gmail messages via the Pica MCP Server. The Skill ranks items by impact and urgency, identifies preparation needs, flags critical emails, and surfaces optimal focus blocks in your schedule.

Can I automate my daily briefing without manually checking email and calendar?

Yes. Instead of checking Gmail and Google Calendar separately, request your daily pulse once and receive a structured briefing with top priorities, email triage, time optimization tips, and quick actions—eliminating manual cross-checking.

Do I need both Google Calendar and Gmail connected to use daily briefings?

The Skill requires access to both Google Calendar and Gmail through the Pica MCP Server to generate a complete daily pulse. Both services provide essential inputs for calendar analysis and email prioritization.

What should I do after receiving my daily briefing?

After reviewing your daily pulse, use the identified top priorities and focus blocks to structure your day. The Skill provides quick actions and time optimization guidance to help you execute on the most important items first.

How does daily briefing prioritization work compared to just scanning emails and events myself?

Daily briefings apply structured analysis to rank items by urgency and impact, surface preparation needs, and highlight focus time—reducing cognitive load and decision fatigue compared to manual scanning across multiple sources.