ThrownLemon Gmail Email Management
When the user wants to manage their email from the terminal, delegate to the gmail-assistant subagent.
When to Use
Use this skill when the user:
- Asks to check their email or inbox
- Wants to search for specific emails
- Needs to read an email thread
- Wants to send or compose an email
- Mentions Gmail or email management
- Asks about unread messages
What the Subagent Handles
The gmail-assistant subagent uses gmcli to:
Search Emails
- Use Gmail query syntax
- Return formatted results
- Offer to read specific threads
Read Threads
- Display full conversation
- Show attachments
- Offer follow-up actions
Send Emails
- Compose with to/cc/bcc
- Support attachments
- Confirm before sending
Manage Drafts
- Create, edit, delete drafts
- Send saved drafts
Handle Labels
- List available labels
- Add/remove labels from threads
- Archive messages
Default Behaviors
- "Check my email" - Search for unread emails:
is:unread newer_than:1d - "Any new emails?" - Same as above
- "Check inbox" - Show recent inbox:
in:inbox newer_than:1d - "Email from X" - Search:
from:X
Setup Required
If gmcli is not installed or configured, the subagent will guide the user through setup:
- Install via npm
- Configure Google OAuth credentials
- Add Gmail account
Example Triggers
- "Check if I have any new emails"
- "Search for emails from John about the project"
- "Send an email to alice@example.com"
- "Read that email thread"
- "Check my inbox for unread messages"
- "Any emails from my boss today?"