email-summary

Summarize Gmail and Exchange emails into categorized Markdown reports.

Updated Feb 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/johncarpenter/knowledge-base --skill email-summary
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Skill: email-summary
Source: https://github.com/johncarpenter/knowledge-base/tree/main/.claude/skills/email-summary
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/johncarpenter/knowledge-base --skill email-summary

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill summarizes emails from Gmail and Exchange accounts into a concise digest for quick review, saving time spent sifting through inboxes and enabling faster decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Digest generation: Summarize emails from configured accounts within a specified date range and categorize them into Tasks, Response Needed, Informational, and Other.
  • Account scope control: Select which Gmail and Exchange accounts to include; default is all available accounts.
  • Export & report: Save the summary as a local Markdown file in operations/emails/ for archival or sharing.
  • Use Case: Create an end-of-week or project-specific email digest to keep stakeholders informed without reading every message.

Quick Start

Use the email-summary skill to generate a summary for the last 7 days across all configured Gmail and Exchange accounts and save it to operations/emails/YYYY-MM-DD-email-summary.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about email-summary

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize emails from Gmail and Exchange into a single digest?

Summarize emails from Gmail and Exchange into a digest by specifying a date range and target accounts. The tool queries your messages and categorizes them into Tasks, Response Needed, Informational, and Other for quick review.

Can I generate an email digest for a specific date range across multiple accounts?

Generate an email digest for a specified date range by selecting target Gmail and Exchange accounts. The system defaults to summarizing all available accounts within your chosen timeframe.

How are summarized emails categorized in the generated markdown report?

Summarized emails are categorized in the markdown report into four classifications: Tasks, Response Needed, Informational, and Other. This structure helps you quickly identify actionable items.

Does the email summary tool export my Gmail digest as a local file?

The email summary tool exports your Gmail and Exchange digest as a local Markdown file. It saves the categorized report directly to the operations/emails/ directory for archival or sharing.

What is the best way to automate end-of-week email digests for stakeholder updates?

Automate end-of-week email digests by applying the summary workflow to the last seven days across configured accounts. This outputs a categorized Markdown report keeping stakeholders informed without manual inbox review.

Do I need any additional components to categorize my inbox into tasks and informational items?

No additional components are needed to categorize your inbox. The solution relies on built-in MCP tools to query Gmail and Exchange messages and automatically classify them into tasks, responses, and informational items.