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recipe-save-email-attachments

Find Gmail messages with attachments and save them to Google Drive.

Updated May 25, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#gmail#attachments#google-drive#email-management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/temple-slope/dotfiles --skill recipe-save-email-attachments-temple-slope
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: recipe-save-email-attachments
Source: https://github.com/temple-slope/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/recipe-save-email-attachments
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/temple-slope/dotfiles --skill recipe-save-email-attachments-temple-slope

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Gmail messages often include important attachments scattered across conversations. This Skill automates saving those attachments to a Google Drive folder, reducing manual downloading and organization time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated attachment discovery: identifies emails with attachments using Gmail queries.
  • Attachment retrieval & upload: downloads attachments and uploads them to a Drive folder.
  • Use Case: When receiving multiple client files, automatically archive all attachments into a shared Drive folder for easy access.

Quick Start

Run the recipe to locate Gmail messages with attachments and save each attachment to a specified Google 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?▼

You can automatically save Gmail attachments to Google Drive by running this Skill to locate messages with attachments and upload each file to a specified Drive folder, archiving emails for client or team workflows.

What is the best way to archive email attachments for a client workflow?▼

The best way to archive email attachments for a client workflow is to automate the retrieval process. This Skill downloads attachments from Gmail messages and uploads them directly into a shared Google Drive folder for easy access.

Do I need Gmail and Drive API access to automate email attachment management?▼

Yes, you need Gmail and Drive API access to automate email attachment management. The recipe relies on the prerequisites gws-gmail and gws-drive to execute queries and upload files to your specified Drive folder.

Can I use Gmail queries to filter which email attachments get saved to Drive?▼

Yes, you can use Gmail queries to filter which email attachments get saved to Drive. The automated attachment discovery feature identifies specific emails matching your query before retrieving and uploading their attached files.

Does this attachment automation work for both personal and team Google Drive folders?▼

Yes, this attachment automation works for personal, team, or client workflows. It applies to your connected Gmail accounts and Drive folders, enabling flexible file archiving directly into shared or personal Drive directories.

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