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googleworkspace/cli · updated Apr 8, 2026

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$npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill gws-gmail-reply-all
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summary

Reply to all recipients of a Gmail message with automatic thread handling.

  • ›Replies to the original sender and all To/CC recipients; use --remove to exclude specific addresses
  • ›Supports plain text and HTML body content, file attachments (multiple), and optional CC/BCC fields
  • ›Includes --dry-run mode to preview the request before sending, and --from for send-as/alias accounts
  • ›Requires Gmail message ID and reply body as mandatory inputs; fails if no valid recipients remain after exclus
skill.md

gmail +reply-all

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

Reply-all to a message (handles threading automatically)

Usage

gws gmail +reply-all --message-id <ID> --body <TEXT>

Flags

Flag Required Default Description
--message-id ✓ — Gmail message ID to reply to
--body ✓ — Reply body (plain text, or HTML with --html)
--from — — Sender address (for send-as/alias; omit to use account default)
--to — — Additional To email address(es), comma-separated
--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
--remove — — Exclude recipients from the outgoing reply (comma-separated emails)

Examples

gws gmail +reply-all --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --body 'Sounds good to me!'
gws gmail +reply-all --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --body 'Updated' --remove [email protected]
gws gmail +reply-all --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --body 'Adding Eve' --cc [email protected]
gws gmail +reply-all --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --body '<i>Noted</i>' --html
gws gmail +reply-all --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --body 'Notes attached' -a notes.pdf
gws gmail +reply-all --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --body 'Draft reply' --draft

Tips

  • Replies to the sender and all original To/CC recipients.
  • Use --to to add extra recipients to the To field.
  • Use --cc to add new CC recipients.
  • Use --bcc for recipients who should not be visible to others.
  • Use --remove to exclude recipients from the outgoing reply, including the sender or Reply-To target.
  • The command fails if no To recipient remains after exclusions and --to additions.
  • Use -a/--attach to add file attachments. Can be specified multiple times.
  • With --html, the quoted block uses Gmail's gmail_quote CSS classes and preserves HTML formatting. Use fragment tags (, , , etc.) — no / wrapper needed.
  • With --html, inline images in the quoted message are preserved via cid: references.
  • Use --draft to save the reply as a draft instead of sending it immediately.

See Also

how to use gws-gmail-reply-all

How to use gws-gmail-reply-all on Cursor

AI-first code editor with Composer

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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-reply-all
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Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill gws-gmail-reply-all

The skills CLI fetches gws-gmail-reply-all from GitHub repository googleworkspace/cli and configures it for Cursor.

3

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
│ • Amp
│ • Antigravity
│ • Cline
│ • Codex
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ • Cursor
│ • Windsurf
4

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/gws-gmail-reply-all

Reload or restart Cursor to activate gws-gmail-reply-all. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /gws-gmail-reply-all) 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.

Additional Resources

›View source code on GitHub›Skills CLI documentation›Learn more about Cursor›What are agent skills?

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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. 1.Install skill using provided installation command
  2. 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
  3. 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
  4. 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
  5. 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▌

  1. 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
  2. 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
  3. 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
  4. 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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Ratings

4.7★★★★★31 reviews
  • ★★★★★Amelia Patel· Dec 20, 2024

    Keeps context tight: gws-gmail-reply-all is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • ★★★★★Alexander Verma· Dec 20, 2024

    gws-gmail-reply-all fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Dec 4, 2024

    We added gws-gmail-reply-all from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • ★★★★★Alexander Khanna· Nov 11, 2024

    gws-gmail-reply-all is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • ★★★★★Alexander Tandon· Oct 2, 2024

    gws-gmail-reply-all fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Arya Singh· Sep 25, 2024

    Keeps context tight: gws-gmail-reply-all is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Sep 21, 2024

    gws-gmail-reply-all reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • ★★★★★Chen Liu· Aug 16, 2024

    Registry listing for gws-gmail-reply-all matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Aug 12, 2024

    I recommend gws-gmail-reply-all for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • ★★★★★Aarav Kapoor· Jul 7, 2024

    gws-gmail-reply-all fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

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