gws-workflow-email-to-task

Google Workflow: Convert a Gmail message into a Google Tasks entry.

5 stars

Best use case

gws-workflow-email-to-task is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Google Workflow: Convert a Gmail message into a Google Tasks entry.

Teams using gws-workflow-email-to-task 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

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/gws-workflow-email-to-task/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pleaseai/claude-code-plugins/main/plugins/google-workspace/skills/gws-workflow-email-to-task/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/gws-workflow-email-to-task/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How gws-workflow-email-to-task Compares

Feature / Agentgws-workflow-email-to-taskStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Google Workflow: Convert a Gmail message into a Google Tasks entry.

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.

Related Guides

SKILL.md Source

# workflow +email-to-task

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

Convert a Gmail message into a Google Tasks entry

## Usage

```bash
gws workflow +email-to-task --message-id <ID>
```

## Flags

| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|------|----------|---------|-------------|
| `--message-id` | ✓ | — | Gmail message ID to convert |
| `--tasklist` | — | @default | Task list ID (default: @default) |

## Examples

```bash
gws workflow +email-to-task --message-id MSG_ID
gws workflow +email-to-task --message-id MSG_ID --tasklist LIST_ID
```

## Tips

- Reads the email subject as the task title and snippet as notes.
- Creates a new task — confirm with the user before executing.

## See Also

- [gws-shared](../gws-shared/SKILL.md) — Global flags and auth
- [gws-workflow](../gws-workflow/SKILL.md) — All cross-service productivity workflows commands

Related Skills

workflow

5
from pleaseai/claude-code-plugins

Creates durable, resumable workflows using Vercel's Workflow SDK. Use when building workflows that need to survive restarts, pause for external events, retry on failure, or coordinate multi-step operations over time. Triggers on mentions of "workflow", "durable functions", "resumable", "workflow sdk", "queue", "event", "push", "subscribe", or step-based orchestration.

recipe-send-personalized-emails

5
from pleaseai/claude-code-plugins

Read recipient data from Google Sheets and send personalized Gmail messages to each row.

recipe-search-and-export-emails

5
from pleaseai/claude-code-plugins

Find Gmail messages matching a query and export them for review.

recipe-save-email-to-doc

5
from pleaseai/claude-code-plugins

Save a Gmail message body into a Google Doc for archival or reference.

recipe-save-email-attachments

5
from pleaseai/claude-code-plugins

Find Gmail messages with attachments and save them to a Google Drive folder.

recipe-review-overdue-tasks

5
from pleaseai/claude-code-plugins

Find Google Tasks that are past due and need attention.

recipe-label-and-archive-emails

5
from pleaseai/claude-code-plugins

Apply Gmail labels to matching messages and archive them to keep your inbox clean.

recipe-forward-labeled-emails

5
from pleaseai/claude-code-plugins

Find Gmail messages with a specific label and forward them to another address.

recipe-email-drive-link

5
from pleaseai/claude-code-plugins

Share a Google Drive file and email the link with a message to recipients.

recipe-draft-email-from-doc

5
from pleaseai/claude-code-plugins

Read content from a Google Doc and use it as the body of a Gmail message.

recipe-create-task-list

5
from pleaseai/claude-code-plugins

Set up a new Google Tasks list with initial tasks.

recipe-batch-reply-to-emails

5
from pleaseai/claude-code-plugins

Find Gmail messages matching a query and send a standard reply to each one.