gws-gmail▌
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Send, read, and manage Gmail messages, drafts, labels, and account settings.
- ›Seven helper commands cover common workflows: send, triage unread messages, reply, reply-all, forward, read message bodies, and watch for new emails in real-time
- ›Full Gmail API access via users resource with methods for profiles, drafts, history, labels, messages, settings, threads, and push notifications
- ›Use gws schema to inspect method signatures and required parameters before building CLI calls with --par
gmail (v1)
PREREQUISITE: Read
../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
gws gmail <resource> <method> [flags]
Helper Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
+send |
Send an email |
+triage |
Show unread inbox summary (sender, subject, date) |
+reply |
Reply to a message (handles threading automatically) |
+reply-all |
Reply-all to a message (handles threading automatically) |
+forward |
Forward a message to new recipients |
+read |
Read a message and extract its body or headers |
+watch |
Watch for new emails and stream them as NDJSON |
API Resources
users
getProfile— Gets the current user's Gmail profile.stop— Stop receiving push notifications for the given user mailbox.watch— Set up or update a push notification watch on the given user mailbox.drafts— Operations on the 'drafts' resourcehistory— Operations on the 'history' resourcelabels— Operations on the 'labels' resourcemessages— Operations on the 'messages' resourcesettings— Operations on the 'settings' resourcethreads— Operations on the 'threads' resource
Discovering Commands
Before calling any API method, inspect it:
# Browse resources and methods
gws gmail --help
# Inspect a method's required params, types, and defaults
gws schema gmail.<resource>.<method>
Use gws schema output to build your --params and --json flags.
How to use gws-gmail on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add gws-gmail
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches gws-gmail from GitHub repository googleworkspace/cli and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate gws-gmail. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /gws-gmail) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.
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Use Cases▌
Task Automation & Efficiency
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example
Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Knowledge Enhancement
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example
Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Quality Improvement
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example
Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
- ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
- ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install skill using provided installation command
- 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
- 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
- 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
- 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
- ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
- ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
- ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Start with clear, specific prompts
- +Provide relevant context and constraints
- +Review and refine all outputs before using
- +Iterate to improve output quality
- +Document successful prompt patterns
✗ Don't
- −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
- −Don't skip validation of outputs
- −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
- −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Be specific about desired format and style
- ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
- ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
- ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
Learning Path▌
- 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
- 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
- 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
- 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation
Discussion
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★53 reviews- ★★★★★Ren Farah· Dec 28, 2024
I recommend gws-gmail for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Naina Mensah· Dec 24, 2024
gws-gmail reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 16, 2024
gws-gmail is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Sakura Ghosh· Dec 8, 2024
Registry listing for gws-gmail matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Luis Zhang· Dec 4, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: gws-gmail is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Tariq Gupta· Nov 27, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: gws-gmail is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Yusuf Flores· Nov 23, 2024
Registry listing for gws-gmail matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Kiara Thompson· Nov 11, 2024
I recommend gws-gmail for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 7, 2024
Keeps context tight: gws-gmail is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Oct 26, 2024
gws-gmail has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
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