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Gws Workflow Email To Task

Google WorkspaceOfficialPublished by Google Workspace

  • Skill
  • Workflow
  • Automation and integrations
  • Apache-2.0
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From the author

Google Workflow: Convert a Gmail message into a Google Tasks entry.
— the description by Google Workspace

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This workflow skill streamlines productivity by bridging Gmail and Google Tasks. It allows users to transform specific email messages into actionable tasks directly, using the email subject as the task title and the message snippet as the task notes. It is designed to be integrated into broader Google Workspace automation routines.

What it does

  • Extracts subject lines from Gmail to serve as task titles.
  • Uses email snippets to populate task notes.
  • Creates new entries in specified Google Task lists.
  • Supports custom task list selection via ID.
  • Requires user confirmation before task creation.

When to use it

  • When you need to track follow-up items from your inbox.
  • When managing project action items directly from email communications.
  • When you want to centralize tasks from multiple email threads.

Advantages

  • Reduces manual data entry between email and task management.
  • Ensures important email content is captured as actionable tasks.
  • Maintains context by linking email snippets to tasks.

Usage examples

“Convert the email with ID 12345 into a task.”
The agent identifies the email, extracts the subject and snippet, and prompts the user to confirm the creation of a new task in the default list.
“Add email MSG_987 to my 'Project Alpha' task list.”
The agent processes the specified email and creates a new task entry within the designated task list.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/googleworkspace/gws-workflow-email-to-task/download

  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip gws-workflow-email-to-task.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by Google Workspace

workflow +email-to-task

PREREQUISITE: Read ../gws-shared/SKILL.md for auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, run gws generate-skills to create it.

Convert a Gmail message into a Google Tasks entry

Usage

gws workflow +email-to-task --message-id <ID>

Flags

FlagRequiredDefaultDescription
--message-id✓—Gmail message ID to convert
--tasklist—@defaultTask list ID (default: @default)

Examples

gws workflow +email-to-task --message-id MSG_ID
gws workflow +email-to-task --message-id MSG_ID --tasklist LIST_ID

Tips

  • Reads the email subject as the task title and snippet as notes.

  • Creates a new task — confirm with the user before executing.

See Also

  • gws-shared — Global flags and auth

  • gws-workflow — All cross-service productivity workflows commands

Files

SKILL.md

workflow +email-to-task

PREREQUISITE: Read ../gws-shared/SKILL.md for auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, run gws generate-skills to create it.

Convert a Gmail message into a Google Tasks entry

Usage

gws workflow +email-to-task --message-id <ID>

Flags

FlagRequiredDefaultDescription
--message-id✓—Gmail message ID to convert
--tasklist—@defaultTask list ID (default: @default)

Examples

gws workflow +email-to-task --message-id MSG_ID
gws workflow +email-to-task --message-id MSG_ID --tasklist LIST_ID

Tips

  • Reads the email subject as the task title and snippet as notes.

  • Creates a new task — confirm with the user before executing.

See Also

  • gws-shared — Global flags and auth

  • gws-workflow — All cross-service productivity workflows commands

Requirements and compatibility

Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta

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Security

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Attribution and licence

Published by
Google Workspace
Publisher
Google Workspace (Official)
Source
googleworkspace/cli · skills/gws-workflow-email-to-task · commit cd3697e
Licence
Apache License 2.0 (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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