Best use case
gws-gmail-watch is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Gmail: Watch for new emails and stream them as NDJSON.
Teams using gws-gmail-watch 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/gws-gmail-watch/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How gws-gmail-watch Compares
| Feature / Agent | gws-gmail-watch | 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?
Gmail: Watch for new emails and stream them as NDJSON.
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
# gmail +watch > **PREREQUISITE:** Read `../gws-shared/SKILL.md` for auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, run `gws generate-skills` to create it. Watch for new emails and stream them as NDJSON ## Usage ```bash gws gmail +watch ``` ## Flags | Flag | Required | Default | Description | |------|----------|---------|-------------| | `--project` | — | — | GCP project ID for Pub/Sub resources | | `--subscription` | — | — | Existing Pub/Sub subscription name (skip setup) | | `--topic` | — | — | Existing Pub/Sub topic with Gmail push permission already granted | | `--label-ids` | — | — | Comma-separated Gmail label IDs to filter (e.g., INBOX,UNREAD) | | `--max-messages` | — | 10 | Max messages per pull batch | | `--poll-interval` | — | 5 | Seconds between pulls | | `--msg-format` | — | full | Gmail message format: full, metadata, minimal, raw | | `--once` | — | — | Pull once and exit | | `--cleanup` | — | — | Delete created Pub/Sub resources on exit | | `--output-dir` | — | — | Write each message to a separate JSON file in this directory | ## Examples ```bash gws gmail +watch --project my-gcp-project gws gmail +watch --project my-project --label-ids INBOX --once gws gmail +watch --subscription projects/p/subscriptions/my-sub gws gmail +watch --project my-project --cleanup --output-dir ./emails ``` ## Tips - Gmail watch expires after 7 days — re-run to renew. - Without --cleanup, Pub/Sub resources persist for reconnection. - Press Ctrl-C to stop gracefully. ## See Also - [gws-shared](../gws-shared/SKILL.md) — Global flags and auth - [gws-gmail](../gws-gmail/SKILL.md) — All send, read, and manage email commands
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