gws-gmail-forward▌
googleworkspace/cli · updated Apr 8, 2026
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Forward Gmail messages to new recipients with optional notes and attachments.
- ›Requires a Gmail message ID and one or more recipient addresses; supports CC, BCC, and sender aliases
- ›Allows optional plain-text or HTML message bodies to precede the forwarded content, plus multiple file attachments
- ›Preserves original message metadata (sender, date, subject, recipients) in the forwarded block using Gmail's standard quote formatting
- ›Includes dry-run mode to preview the request before sen
gmail +forward
PREREQUISITE: Read
../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
Forward a message to new recipients
Usage
gws gmail +forward --message-id <ID> --to <EMAILS>
Flags
| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--message-id |
✓ | — | Gmail message ID to forward |
--to |
✓ | — | Recipient email address(es), comma-separated |
--from |
— | — | Sender address (for send-as/alias; omit to use account default) |
--body |
— | — | Optional note to include above the forwarded message (plain text, or HTML with --html) |
--no-original-attachments |
— | — | Do not include file attachments from the original message (inline images in --html mode are preserved) |
--attach |
— | — | Attach a file (can be specified multiple times) |
--cc |
— | — | CC email address(es), comma-separated |
--bcc |
— | — | BCC email address(es), comma-separated |
--html |
— | — | Treat --body as HTML content (default is plain text) |
--dry-run |
— | — | Show the request that would be sent without executing it |
--draft |
— | — | Save as draft instead of sending |
Examples
gws gmail +forward --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --to [email protected]
gws gmail +forward --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --to [email protected] --body 'FYI see below'
gws gmail +forward --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --to [email protected] --cc [email protected]
gws gmail +forward --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --to [email protected] --body '<p>FYI</p>' --html
gws gmail +forward --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --to [email protected] -a notes.pdf
gws gmail +forward --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --to [email protected] --no-original-attachments
gws gmail +forward --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --to [email protected] --draft
Tips
- Includes the original message with sender, date, subject, and recipients.
- Original attachments are included by default (matching Gmail web behavior).
- With --html, inline images are also preserved via cid: references.
- In plain-text mode, inline images are not included (matching Gmail web).
- Use --no-original-attachments to forward without the original message's files.
- Use -a/--attach to add extra file attachments. Can be specified multiple times.
- Combined size of original and user attachments is limited to 25MB.
- With --html, the forwarded block uses Gmail's gmail_quote CSS classes and preserves HTML formatting. Use fragment tags (, , , etc.) — no / wrapper needed.
- Use --draft to save the forward as a draft instead of sending it immediately.
See Also
- gws-shared — Global flags and auth
- gws-gmail — All send, read, and manage email commands
How to use gws-gmail-forward 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-forward
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches gws-gmail-forward 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-forward. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /gws-gmail-forward) 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.
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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
4.4★★★★★71 reviews- ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 28, 2024
Keeps context tight: gws-gmail-forward is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Maya Taylor· Dec 20, 2024
gws-gmail-forward is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Evelyn Dixit· Dec 16, 2024
Useful defaults in gws-gmail-forward — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Yusuf Yang· Dec 8, 2024
I recommend gws-gmail-forward for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Evelyn Martin· Dec 8, 2024
gws-gmail-forward fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Yuki Perez· Nov 27, 2024
gws-gmail-forward reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★Anika Chawla· Nov 23, 2024
We added gws-gmail-forward from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 19, 2024
gws-gmail-forward has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Yuki Gonzalez· Nov 19, 2024
gws-gmail-forward fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Anika Sethi· Nov 15, 2024
We added gws-gmail-forward from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
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