email

Name: email
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Author: PoleBarnes

Triage and summarize email inbox contents via Gmail's MCP server.

Updated Mar 24, 2026

Search Tags:#search #email #summary #triage #inbox management

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/PoleBarnes/test-travis-harness --skill email-polebarnes

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: email
Source: https://github.com/PoleBarnes/test-travis-harness/tree/main/skills/email
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PoleBarnes/test-travis-harness --skill email-polebarnes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gmail_mcp_server, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The email skill helps streamline email management by summarizing unread messages, identifying action items, and drafting replies, thus reducing inbox clutter and improving productivity.

Core Features & Use Cases

Email Triage: Summarize unread emails and identify action items.
Drafting Replies: Automatically draft replies for specific emails.
Search: Search for emails based on various criteria.
Use Case: With a prompt like "check my email," the skill provides a summary of unread emails and action items, enabling users to quickly respond to urgent matters.

Quick Start

Check your email with the command "check my email" to receive a summary of unread messages.

Frequently Asked Questions about email

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I triage my email inbox to find action items quickly?▼

Inbox triage summarizes unread emails and identifies action items. By executing scripts against Gmail, it categorizes messages to reduce clutter and surface urgent matters for quick responses.

Can I search my Gmail inbox based on specific criteria?▼

Email search executes against Gmail's MCP server to find messages matching your criteria. It returns relevant results while redacting personally identifiable information to maintain privacy.

Does this email management approach work with Gmail?▼

Yes, email management works directly with Gmail through the gmail_mcp_server dependency. It executes scripts to perform searches, categorize emails, and draft replies within your existing environment.

How do I draft replies for unread emails?▼

Drafting replies automatically generates responses for specific emails. After summarizing unread messages and identifying action items, the skill drafts replies to help you quickly address urgent matters.

What are the limitations of automated email summarization?▼

Automated email summarization limits include dependency on the gmail_mcp_server for execution. While it redacts personally identifiable information, manual review of drafted replies is recommended before sending.

Do I need the gmail_mcp_server to summarize unread messages?▼

Yes, the gmail_mcp_server is a required dependency to summarize unread messages. The skill executes scripts against this server to search, categorize, and triage your inbox contents.