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Gmail by az9713 — Agent Skill

Name: Gmail
Author: az9713

File contents

Gmail Skill

Send and read emails using Gmail browser automation.

Prerequisites

Claude-in-Chrome extension must be connected
Browser must be logged into Gmail account

Send Email

1. Navigate to Gmail

Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__navigate to go to https://mail.google.com
Wait for inbox to load

2. Open Compose

Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__find to locate "Compose" button
Click Compose
Wait for compose modal to appear

3. Fill Email Fields

To:
  - Find "To" input field
  - Use form_input to enter recipient email

Subject:
  - Find "Subject" input field
  - Enter subject line

Body:
  - Find message body textarea
  - Enter email content

4. Add Attachments (Optional)

Find the attachment (paperclip) icon
Click to open file picker
Use upload to attach files
Wait for upload to complete

5. Send Email

Find "Send" button
Click to send
Verify email was sent (compose modal closes)

Read Emails

1. Navigate to Inbox

Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__navigate to go to https://mail.google.com
Wait for inbox to load

2. List Inbox

Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__read_page to extract inbox items
Each email shows: sender, subject, snippet, time

3. Read Specific Email

Use find to locate the email by subject or sender
Click on the email to open it
Use get_page_text to extract full email content

4. Search Emails

Find the search bar at top
Enter search query:
  - from:sender@email.com
  - subject:keyword
  - has:attachment
  - after:2024/01/01
Press Enter to search

Navigate Folders

Primary: Main inbox
Social: Social notifications
Promotions: Marketing emails
Sent: Sent emails
Drafts: Unsent drafts
Starred: Starred emails

Reply to Email

1. Open the email
2. Find "Reply" button
3. Click Reply
4. Enter response in compose area
5. Click Send

Tips

Use Cc/Bcc for additional recipients
Check "Scheduled send" for delayed sending
Use keyboard shortcuts: c (compose), r (reply)
Always verify recipient before sending
Check spam folder for missing emails

Safety Notes

Confirm email content before sending
Double-check recipient addresses
Be cautious with attachments
Never auto-reply without user confirmation

---name: gmaildescription: Send and read emails via Gmail browser automation. Use when asked to send email or check inbox.---# Gmail SkillSend and read emails using Gmail browser automation.## Prerequisites- Claude-in-Chrome extension must be connected- Browser must be logged into Gmail account## Send Email### 1. Navigate to Gmail```Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__navigate to go to https://mail.google.comWait for inbox to load```### 2. Open Compose```Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__find to locate "Compose" buttonClick ComposeWait for compose modal to appear```### 3. Fill Email Fields```To: - Find "To" input field - Use form_input to enter recipient emailSubject: - Find "Subject" input field - Enter subject lineBody: - Find message body textarea - Enter email content```### 4. Add Attachments (Optional)```Find the attachment (paperclip) iconClick to open file pickerUse upload to attach filesWait for upload to complete```### 5. Send Email```Find "Send" buttonClick to sendVerify email was sent (compose modal closes)```## Read Emails### 1. Navigate to Inbox```Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__navigate to go to https://mail.google.comWait for inbox to load```### 2. List Inbox```Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__read_page to extract inbox itemsEach email shows: sender, subject, snippet, time```### 3. Read Specific Email```Use find to locate the email by subject or senderClick on the email to open itUse get_page_text to extract full email content```### 4. Search Emails```Find the search bar at topEnter search query: - from:sender@email.com - subject:keyword - has:attachment - after:2024/01/01Press Enter to search```## Navigate Folders```Primary: Main inboxSocial: Social notificationsPromotions: Marketing emailsSent: Sent emailsDrafts: Unsent draftsStarred: Starred emails```## Reply to Email```1. Open the email2. Find "Reply" button3. Click Reply4. Enter response in compose area5. Click Send```## Tips- Use Cc/Bcc for additional recipients- Check "Scheduled send" for delayed sending- Use keyboard shortcuts: c (compose), r (reply)- Always verify recipient before sending- Check spam folder for missing emails## Safety Notes- Confirm email content before sending- Double-check recipient addresses- Be cautious with attachments- Never auto-reply without user confirmation

Frequently asked questions

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