email-best-practices

Configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for email deliverability.

1|Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shane9coy/katana-agent --skill email-best-practices-shane9coy
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Skill: email-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/shane9coy/katana-agent/tree/main/agent/skills/email/email-best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shane9coy/katana-agent --skill email-best-practices-shane9coy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you build robust email systems that avoid spam filters, comply with regulations, and maintain high deliverability rates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deliverability: Set up SPF, DKIM, DMARC to authenticate your emails.
  • Compliance: Understand and implement CAN-SPAM, GDPR, and CASL requirements.
  • Reliability: Implement retry logic and webhook processing for sending.
  • Use Case: If your emails are going to spam or you're unsure how to set up email authentication, this Skill provides step-by-step guidance.

Quick Start

Follow the instructions in the deliverability.md resource to set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for your sending domain.

Frequently Asked Questions about email-best-practices

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to stop my emails going to spam?

Yes, webhook processing handles email sending events by implementing retry logic for failed deliveries. This ensures reliability when tracking bounce rates, monitoring engagement, and managing real-time infrastructure responses for production email systems.

What email compliance regulations do I need to follow for sending campaigns?

Email compliance requires adhering to CAN-SPAM, GDPR, and CASL regulations when sending campaigns. These laws mandate specific unsubscribe mechanisms, consent tracking, and user data protection rules to avoid legal penalties and maintain list management reliability.

How do I process email webhooks and implement retry logic for high bounce rates?

Processing email webhooks requires implementing retry logic to handle failed delivery attempts and high bounce rates. This reliability mechanism ensures sending infrastructure can recover from transient errors and maintain production-ready email system stability.

Do I need DNS authentication records for transactional emails too?

Yes, DNS authentication records like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are required for transactional emails. Without proper authentication, transactional messages such as receipts or password resets will likely trigger spam filters and fail to reach user inboxes.

What's the best way to manage email lists while maintaining high deliverability?

The best way to manage email lists while maintaining high deliverability is to combine strict compliance protocols with active bounce rate monitoring. Proper list hygiene and DNS authentication prevent spam filter triggers and ensure reliable message delivery.