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Recipe Label And Archive Emails

Google WorkspaceOfficialPublished by Google Workspace

  • Skill
  • Workflow
  • Automation and integrations
  • Apache-2.0
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Apply Gmail labels to matching messages and archive them to keep your inbox clean.
— the description by Google Workspace

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This workflow provides a structured approach to managing Gmail clutter by programmatically identifying specific emails, applying organizational labels, and archiving them to remove them from the primary inbox. It relies on the gws-gmail skill to interface with the Gmail API, allowing users to define search queries to filter incoming or existing messages for automated processing.

What it does

  • Searches for specific email threads using Gmail query syntax.
  • Applies custom labels to identified messages for better categorization.
  • Archives messages by removing the INBOX label to maintain a clean workspace.

When to use it

  • When you need to process large volumes of automated notifications.
  • When you want to enforce a zero-inbox policy for specific senders.
  • When you need to categorize incoming emails automatically without manual intervention.

Advantages

  • Reduces manual email management time.
  • Ensures consistent organization across your inbox.
  • Keeps the primary inbox focused on essential communications.

Usage examples

“Archive all emails from [email removed] and label them as 'Service'.”
The agent searches for messages from the specified sender, applies the 'Service' label, and removes them from the inbox.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/googleworkspace/recipe-label-and-archive-emails/download

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

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip recipe-label-and-archive-emails.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by Google Workspace

Label and Archive Gmail Threads

PREREQUISITE: Load the following skills to execute this recipe: gws-gmail

Apply Gmail labels to matching messages and archive them to keep your inbox clean.

Steps

  1. Search for matching emails: gws gmail users messages list --params '{"userId": "me", "q": "from:[email protected]"}' --format table

  2. Apply a label: gws gmail users messages modify --params '{"userId": "me", "id": "MESSAGE_ID"}' --json '{"addLabelIds": ["LABEL_ID"]}'

  3. Archive (remove from inbox): gws gmail users messages modify --params '{"userId": "me", "id": "MESSAGE_ID"}' --json '{"removeLabelIds": ["INBOX"]}'

Files

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/recipe-label-and-archive-emails · commit cd3697e
Licence
Apache License 2.0 (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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