
gmail-workflows
Automate Gmail with intelligent workflows - attachment management, email organization, auto-archiving, and Google Drive integration
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npx skills add https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills --skill gmail-workflows- 01
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Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads gmail-workflows automatically when relevant.
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Gmail Workflows
Automate Gmail with intelligent workflows for attachment management, email organization, and Google Drive integration. Based on n8n's 7,800+ workflow templates.
Overview
This skill helps you design and implement Gmail automation workflows that:
- Automatically save attachments to Google Drive
- Organize emails with smart labeling
- Archive processed emails
- Send notifications via Slack/Email
- Track email metrics
Core Workflow Templates
1. Gmail Attachment Manager
Purpose: Automatically extract attachments from emails and save to Google Drive
Workflow Steps:
┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐
│ Gmail │───▶│ Filter by │───▶│ Extract │───▶│ Upload to │
│ Trigger │ │ Criteria │ │ Attachments │ │ Google Drive│
└─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘
│
┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ Send │◀───│ Apply Label │◀───┘
│ Notification│ │ & Archive │
└─────────────┘ └─────────────┘
Configuration:
trigger:
type: gmail_new_email
filters:
has_attachment: true
from: ["*@company.com", "*@vendor.com"]
subject_contains: ["invoice", "report", "contract"]
actions:
- extract_attachments:
file_types: [pdf, xlsx, docx, csv]
max_size_mb: 25
- upload_to_drive:
folder_path: "/Attachments/{year}/{month}"
naming_pattern: "{filename}_{sender}_{date}"
create_folder_if_missing: true
- organize_email:
apply_label: "Processed/Attachments"
mark_as_read: true
archive: true
- notify:
channel: slack
message: "New attachment saved: {filename} from {sender}"
Best Practices:
- Use specific sender filters to avoid processing spam
- Set file size limits to prevent storage issues
- Use date-based folder structure for easy retrieval
- Enable duplicate detection to avoid redundant uploads
2. Invoice Auto-Archiver
Purpose: Automatically collect and organize invoices from email
Workflow Steps:
Gmail Trigger → Detect Invoice → Extract PDF → OCR/Parse → Save to Drive → Update Spreadsheet → Archive Email
Configuration:
trigger:
subject_patterns:
- "invoice"
- "bill"
- "statement"
- "付款"
- "发票"
processing:
- detect_invoice:
methods: [subject_keywords, attachment_name, sender_domain]
- extract_data:
fields: [invoice_number, amount, date, vendor, due_date]
use_ocr: true
- save_to_drive:
folder: "/Finance/Invoices/{year}/{vendor}"
naming: "{date}_{vendor}_{amount}"
- update_tracker:
spreadsheet: "Invoice Tracker"
columns: [Date, Vendor, Amount, Invoice#, Status, File_Link]
- archive:
label: "Finance/Invoices"
star: true
3. Client Communication Organizer
Purpose: Automatically organize client emails by project/client
Configuration:
rules:
- name: "Client A Emails"
condition:
from_domain: "clienta.com"
actions:
- apply_label: "Clients/Client A"
- forward_to: "team-a@company.com"
- save_attachments: "/Clients/Client A/{subject}"
- name: "Project X Updates"
condition:
subject_contains: ["Project X", "PX-"]
actions:
- apply_label: "Projects/Project X"
- add_to_task: "Project X Board"
- notify_slack: "#project-x"
- name: "Urgent Requests"
condition:
subject_contains: ["URGENT", "ASAP", "紧急"]
is_unread: true
actions:
- apply_label: "Priority/Urgent"
- send_sms: "+1234567890"
- move_to_inbox: true
4. Email Analytics Dashboard
Purpose: Track email metrics and generate reports
Metrics to Track:
daily_metrics:
- emails_received: count(inbox)
- emails_sent: count(sent)
- response_time_avg: avg(reply_time)
- unread_count: count(unread)
- attachment_count: count(has_attachment)
weekly_report:
- top_senders: group_by(from, count)
- busiest_hours: group_by(hour, count)
- label_distribution: group_by(label, count)
- response_rate: sent / received
automation:
- schedule: "every Monday 9am"
- output: Google Sheets
- notify: Slack #email-metrics
Implementation Guide
Using n8n
// n8n Workflow: Gmail to Google Drive
{
"nodes": [
{
"name": "Gmail Trigger",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.gmailTrigger",
"parameters": {
"pollTimes": { "item": [{ "mode": "everyMinute" }] },
"filters": { "labelIds": ["INBOX"] }
}
},
{
"name": "Filter Attachments",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
"parameters": {
"conditions": {
"boolean": [{
"value1": "={{ $json.hasAttachment }}",
"value2": true
}]
}
}
},
{
"name": "Get Attachments",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.gmail",
"parameters": {
"operation": "getAttachments",
"messageId": "={{ $json.id }}"
}
},
{
"name": "Upload to Drive",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive",
"parameters": {
"operation": "upload",
"folderId": "your-folder-id",
"name": "={{ $json.filename }}"
}
}
]
}
Using Google Apps Script
// Gmail to Drive Automation
function processNewEmails() {
const threads = GmailApp.search('has:attachment is:unread');
const targetFolder = DriveApp.getFolderById('FOLDER_ID');
threads.forEach(thread => {
const messages = thread.getMessages();
messages.forEach(message => {
const attachments = message.getAttachments();
attachments.forEach(attachment => {
// Save to Drive
const file = targetFolder.createFile(attachment);
// Rename with date and sender
const newName = `${Utilities.formatDate(message.getDate(), 'GMT', 'yyyy-MM-dd')}_${message.getFrom()}_${attachment.getName()}`;
file.setName(newName);
});
// Mark as processed
message.markRead();
thread.addLabel(GmailApp.getUserLabelByName('Processed'));
});
});
}
// Set up trigger
function setupTrigger() {
ScriptApp.newTrigger('processNewEmails')
.timeBased()
.everyMinutes(5)
.create();
}
Common Workflow Patterns
Pattern 1: Filter → Process → Organize → Notify
Email arrives
│
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ Apply Filters │ → Skip if doesn't match
│ (sender, subject│
│ attachment) │
└────────┬────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ Process Content │ → Extract data, attachments
│ │
└────────┬────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ Organize │ → Save files, apply labels
│ │
└────────┬────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────┐
│ Notify │ → Slack, email, SMS
│ │
└─────────────────┘
Pattern 2: Batch Processing
schedule: "daily at 6am"
steps:
1. Collect all unprocessed emails from last 24h
2. Group by category (invoices, reports, misc)
3. Batch upload to respective Drive folders
4. Generate summary report
5. Send daily digest to stakeholders
Pattern 3: Conditional Routing
conditions:
- if: attachment_type == "pdf" AND subject contains "invoice"
then: route_to_finance_folder
- if: from_domain in ["important-client.com"]
then: priority_handling + immediate_notification
- if: attachment_size > 10MB
then: save_to_large_files_folder + skip_backup
- default:
then: standard_processing
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Attachments not detected | Check MIME type filters, increase trigger frequency |
| Duplicate files | Enable deduplication by hash or filename |
| Rate limits | Reduce trigger frequency, use batch processing |
| Permission errors | Re-authorize OAuth credentials |
| Large files failing | Set size limits, use chunked upload |
Security Considerations
-
OAuth Scopes: Request minimal permissions
gmail.readonlyfor readinggmail.modifyfor labels/archivedrive.filefor Drive access
-
Data Privacy:
- Don't log email content
- Use secure storage for credentials
- Implement retention policies
-
Access Control:
- Limit who can modify workflows
- Audit automation activities
- Use separate service accounts
Output Example
Daily Email Report:
# Email Activity Report - 2026-01-30
## Summary
- Emails Received: 47
- Emails Sent: 23
- Attachments Processed: 12
- Average Response Time: 2.3 hours
## Attachment Processing
| File | Sender | Saved To | Time |
|------|--------|----------|------|
| Invoice_Jan.pdf | vendor@co.com | /Finance/Invoices | 09:15 |
| Report_Q4.xlsx | team@company.com | /Reports/Q4 | 10:30 |
| Contract_v2.docx | legal@client.com | /Contracts | 14:22 |
## Labels Applied
- Finance/Invoices: 5 emails
- Projects/Active: 12 emails
- Clients/Priority: 8 emails
## Pending Actions
- 3 emails require manual review
- 2 large attachments need approval
Gmail Workflows Skill - Part of Claude Office Skills
FAQ
What does the gmail-workflows skill do?
Automate Gmail with intelligent workflows - attachment management, email organization, auto-archiving, and Google Drive integration
How do I install gmail-workflows?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills --skill gmail-workflows in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/gmail-workflows/ (personal) or .claude/skills/gmail-workflows/ (project).
Which AI agents can use gmail-workflows?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is gmail-workflows safe to install?
Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk flagged items to review; Runlayer passed; ZeroLeaks passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.
Who maintains gmail-workflows?
It is published by claude-office-skills in claude-office-skills/skills. It has 4,966 recorded installs.
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