gmail

Summarize Gmail threads and extract action items into reply drafts.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openai/plugins --skill gmail-openai
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Skill: gmail
Source: https://github.com/openai/plugins/tree/main/plugins/gmail/skills/gmail
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openai/plugins --skill gmail-openai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Email threads are often noisy, fragmented, and time-consuming to triage, leaving important decisions and follow-ups buried in long conversations. This Skill turns cluttered inboxes and lengthy threads into clear status summaries, extracted action items, and ready-to-review reply drafts so users can act quickly and confidently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Thread Briefs: Produce concise briefs that highlight the latest status, decisions, open questions, and next actions for a given thread.
  • Action Extraction: Identify and list requests, decisions, deadlines, and follow-ups from single or multi-message threads.
  • Draft Replies & Forwards: Generate reply or forward drafts that preserve thread continuity, tone, recipients, and subject intent while calling out assumptions or missing details.
  • Inbox Triage: Group messages into buckets such as urgent, waiting, and FYI to prioritize follow-ups or identify what to archive.
  • Use Case: Summarize a recruiter thread to see outstanding asks, draft a polite follow-up, or scan unread mail to surface urgent messages needing replies.

Quick Start

Use the gmail skill to summarize the latest thread with Acme and list outstanding action items.

Frequently Asked Questions about gmail

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

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How do I summarize long email threads to find action items and decisions?

To summarize email threads, the Skill reads noisy Gmail conversations and converts them into concise status briefs, extracted action items, and open questions. You get a clear overview of decisions and follow-ups without manually scanning lengthy messages.

Can I draft replies to Gmail messages directly from a thread summary?

Yes, you can draft replies to Gmail messages. The Skill generates ready-to-edit reply drafts that preserve thread continuity, tone, recipients, and subject intent while calling out missing details for your review before sending.

What is the best way to triage an unread Gmail inbox to surface urgent messages?

The best way to triage a Gmail inbox is grouping messages into buckets such as urgent, waiting, and FYI. This categorization prioritizes follow-ups and identifies what to archive, streamlining your mailbox operations.

Does the Gmail Skill automatically send or archive emails without my permission?

No, the Gmail Skill preserves message state during reads and does not automatically send or archive emails. Sending, archiving, deleting, or relabeling always requires explicit user confirmation to execute mailbox operations.

How do I extract deadlines and follow-ups from a multi-message email conversation?

To extract deadlines from email conversations, the Skill identifies and lists requests, decisions, deadlines, and follow-ups from single or multi-message threads. This action extraction surfaces outstanding asks buried in fragmented replies.