recipe-save-email-to-doc
Save a Gmail message body into a Google Doc for archival or reference.
Best use case
recipe-save-email-to-doc is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Save a Gmail message body into a Google Doc for archival or reference.
Teams using recipe-save-email-to-doc 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-save-email-to-doc/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How recipe-save-email-to-doc Compares
| Feature / Agent | recipe-save-email-to-doc | 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?
Save a Gmail message body into a Google Doc for archival or reference.
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
# Save a Gmail Message to Google Docs
> **PREREQUISITE:** Load the following skills to execute this recipe: `gws-gmail`, `gws-docs`
Save a Gmail message body into a Google Doc for archival or reference.
## Steps
1. Find the message: `gws gmail users messages list --params '{"userId": "me", "q": "subject:important from:boss@company.com"}' --format table`
2. Get message content: `gws gmail users messages get --params '{"userId": "me", "id": "MSG_ID"}'`
3. Create a doc with the content: `gws docs documents create --json '{"title": "Saved Email - Important Update"}'`
4. Write the email body: `gws docs +write --document-id DOC_ID --text 'From: boss@company.com
Subject: Important Update
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