Email Guide

Automate sending, reading, and replying to external emails with attachments.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rocky2431/hiveclaw --skill email-guide
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: Email Guide
Source: https://github.com/rocky2431/hiveclaw/tree/main/backend/app/templates/system_skills/email-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rocky2431/hiveclaw --skill email-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Email is a critical channel for formal communication, but managing sending, reading, and replying to messages can be time-consuming and error-prone. The Email Guide streamlines these tasks by providing a structured workflow that handles composing, sending, reading, and threading while respecting attachments and privacy considerations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • send_email: Compose and deliver messages to external recipients, with optional attachments.
  • read_emails: Search and retrieve inbox items with filters like sender, subject, or date.
  • reply_email: Continue conversations in the correct thread by supplying the target Message-ID from read_emails results and attaching responses as needed.
  • Use Case: An external contract draft can be sent to a legal team with attachments, and the thread can be continued with quick replies.

Quick Start

Tell the assistant to compose and send an email to a specified address with a subject and body, optionally including attachments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Email Guide

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate sending emails with attachments to external clients?

Automating sending emails with attachments requires configuring tool credentials for send_email and specifying file paths in your workspace. The workflow composes messages and delivers them to external recipients with optional attachments included.

Can I search my inbox and retrieve specific emails by sender or subject?

Reading emails supports searching and retrieving inbox items using filters like sender, subject, or date. You need read_emails integration configured to pull targeted messages from your inbox for formal communications and threaded conversations.

How do I reply to an existing email thread and keep the conversation linked?

Replying to email threads requires the target Message-ID from read_emails results to maintain correct threading. The reply_email function continues conversations in the proper thread and can attach files via workspace paths as needed.

What credentials do I need to integrate email reading and sending workflows?

Email workflow integration requires tool credentials for send_email, read_emails, and reply_email functions. You must configure these credentials to enable composing, retrieving, and threading messages with attachment support across business contexts.

Does this email workflow handle formal communications with legal teams and partners?

The email workflow applies to formal communications with clients and partners, including sending contract drafts with attachments to legal teams. It enforces safe handling of messages and threading for business-level inbox management.