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recipe-save-email-attachments

Save Gmail message attachments to a Google Drive folder.

8|3|Updated Feb 8, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#gmail#attachments#drive#cloud-storage
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/haberlah/dotfiles-claude --skill recipe-save-email-attachments-haberlah
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: recipe-save-email-attachments
Source: https://github.com/haberlah/dotfiles-claude/tree/main/skills/recipe-save-email-attachments
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/haberlah/dotfiles-claude --skill recipe-save-email-attachments-haberlah

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This recipe automates the tedious task of saving Gmail attachments to Google Drive, removing manual download and upload steps and reducing the risk of missing files.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic attachment saving: scans Gmail for messages with attachments and saves them to a specified Drive folder.
  • Batch processing & organization: handles multiple messages and attachments in a single run, with folder organization by date or label.
  • Prerequisites & reuse: requires gws-gmail and gws-drive to be loaded and reused across sessions.

Quick Start

Run the recipe to scan your Gmail for messages with attachments and save them to your Drive folder.

Frequently Asked Questions about recipe-save-email-attachments

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically save Gmail attachments to Google Drive?▼

To automatically save Gmail attachments to Google Drive, this recipe scans your inbox via the Gmail API for messages with attachments and uploads them directly to a designated Drive folder. It eliminates manual downloads and uploads, handling batch processing for inbound email workflows.

What is the best way to organize Gmail attachments in Drive without manual steps?▼

The best way to organize Gmail attachments in Drive without manual steps is using an automated workflow that handles batch processing. This recipe scans Gmail messages and saves attachments to a Drive folder, allowing organization by date or label for archival tasks.

Do I need any prerequisites to automate Gmail attachment saving to Drive?▼

Yes, you need prerequisites to automate Gmail attachment saving. You must load the gws-gmail and gws-drive components, which are reused across sessions to enable the Gmail API for listing messages and uploading attachments to your Google Drive.

Can I batch process multiple Gmail messages to save attachments to cloud storage?▼

Yes, you can batch process multiple Gmail messages to save attachments to cloud storage. This recipe handles multiple messages and their attachments in a single run, uploading all files to your specified Google Drive folder automatically.

Does this Gmail to Drive attachment automation work for inbound email workflows?▼

Yes, this Gmail to Drive attachment automation works for inbound email workflows. It is specifically designed to apply to inbound email archival tasks, scanning incoming Gmail messages for attachments and saving them directly to a designated Google Drive folder.

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