recipe-create-vacation-responder
Enable a Gmail out-of-office auto-reply with a custom message and date range.
Best use case
recipe-create-vacation-responder is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Enable a Gmail out-of-office auto-reply with a custom message and date range.
Teams using recipe-create-vacation-responder should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/recipe-create-vacation-responder/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How recipe-create-vacation-responder Compares
| Feature / Agent | recipe-create-vacation-responder | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Enable a Gmail out-of-office auto-reply with a custom message and date range.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Set Up a Gmail Vacation Responder
> **PREREQUISITE:** Load the following skills to execute this recipe: `gws-gmail`
Enable a Gmail out-of-office auto-reply with a custom message and date range.
## Steps
1. Enable vacation responder: `gws gmail users settings updateVacation --params '{"userId": "me"}' --json '{"enableAutoReply": true, "responseSubject": "Out of Office", "responseBodyPlainText": "I am out of the office until Jan 20. For urgent matters, contact backup@company.com.", "restrictToContacts": false, "restrictToDomain": false}'`
2. Verify settings: `gws gmail users settings getVacation --params '{"userId": "me"}'`
3. Disable when back: `gws gmail users settings updateVacation --params '{"userId": "me"}' --json '{"enableAutoReply": false}'`Related Skills
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