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Automate IMAP email searching, reading, and attachment downloads via CLI.

11|4|Updated Mar 3, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#productivity#cli#email#attachment#imap
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zrong/skills --skill email-zrong
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: email
Source: https://github.com/zrong/skills/tree/main/email
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zrong/skills --skill email-zrong

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the inefficiency of manual email management by providing a command-line interface to automate searching, reading, downloading attachments, and organizing emails.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Attachment Handling: Automatically download specific attachments like invoices or reports from your inbox to local directories.
  • Intelligent Organization: Move or archive emails based on subject or sender criteria to keep your workspace clean.
  • Use Case: If you receive daily automated reports, use this Skill to automatically download the latest PDF attachment and move the email to a processed folder.

Quick Start

Use the email skill to search for the latest invoice from the sender and download all attached pdf files to the current directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about email

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate IMAP email searching and downloading attachments via command line?▼

This Skill automates IMAP email management through a command-line interface, allowing you to search your inbox and automatically download specific attachments like reports to local directories.

Can I automatically move emails to folders based on sender or subject criteria?▼

Yes, intelligent organization features let you move or archive emails based on sender or subject criteria, keeping your workspace clean by automatically routing processed messages to designated folders.

Do I need to install external Python libraries to perform secure IMAP operations?▼

No, you do not need external libraries. The Skill performs secure IMAP operations using Python standard library modules, requiring only Python 3.13 or higher installed in your environment.

What is the best way to process daily automated reports and organize them in IMAP?▼

The best way to process daily reports is using this automation Skill to search for the latest message, download its PDF attachments to your current directory, and move the email to a processed folder.

Does this IMAP automation tool support multi-account configurations?▼

Yes, the automation tool supports multi-account configurations, allowing you to manage and organize emails across multiple professional accounts and their respective folders within a single workflow.

What are the limitations of using standard library modules for email automation?▼

Limitations include being restricted to IMAP-based protocols and requiring Python 3.13+, meaning you cannot use older Python versions and must have IMAP-enabled email servers for the automation to function.

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