gws-gmail-reply
Automatically reply to Gmail messages with full threading and recipient management.
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What it does
Handles message threading automatically by setting In-Reply-To, References, and threadId headers; quotes the original message in the reply
Supports plain text and HTML reply bodies, with optional file attachments (multiple files via repeated --attach flags)
Allows adding extra recipients via --to, --cc, and --bcc flags, or sending from an alias with --from
Includes --dry-run mode to preview the req
Installation Guide
How to use gws-gmail-reply on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your machine
- ›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with
node --version - ›Active project directory where you want to add
gws-gmail-reply
Run the install command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches gws-gmail-reply from googleworkspace/cli and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate gws-gmail-reply. Access via /gws-gmail-reply in your agent's command palette.
Security Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.
Documentation
gmail +reply
PREREQUISITE: Read
../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
Reply to a message (handles threading automatically)
Usage
gws gmail +reply --message-id <ID> --body <TEXT>
Flags
| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--message-id |
✓ | — | Gmail message ID to reply to |
--body |
✓ | — | Reply body (plain text, or HTML with --html) |
--from |
— | — | Sender address (for send-as/alias; omit to use account default) |
--to |
— | — | Additional To email address(es), comma-separated |
--attach |
— | — | Attach a file (can be specified multiple times) |
--cc |
— | — | CC email address(es), comma-separated |
--bcc |
— | — | BCC email address(es), comma-separated |
--html |
— | — | Treat --body as HTML content (default is plain text) |
--dry-run |
— | — | Show the request that would be sent without executing it |
--draft |
— | — | Save as draft instead of sending |
Examples
gws gmail +reply --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --body 'Thanks, got it!'
gws gmail +reply --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --body 'Looping in Carol' --cc [email protected]
gws gmail +reply --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --body 'Adding Dave' --to [email protected]
gws gmail +reply --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --body '<b>Bold reply</b>' --html
gws gmail +reply --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --body 'Updated version' -a updated.docx
gws gmail +reply --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --body 'Draft reply' --draft
Tips
- Automatically sets In-Reply-To, References, and threadId headers.
- Quotes the original message in the reply body.
- --to adds extra recipients to the To field.
- Use -a/--attach to add file attachments. Can be specified multiple times.
- With --html, the quoted block uses Gmail's gmail_quote CSS classes and preserves HTML formatting. Use fragment tags (, , , etc.) — no / wrapper needed.
- With --html, inline images in the quoted message are preserved via cid: references.
- Use --draft to save the reply as a draft instead of sending it immediately.
- For reply-all, use +reply-all instead.
See Also
- gws-shared — Global flags and auth
- gws-gmail — All send, read, and manage email commands
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Use Cases
Task Automation & Efficiency
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example
Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Knowledge Enhancement
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example
Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Quality Improvement
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example
Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Implementation Guide
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
- ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
- ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Steps
- 1Install skill using provided installation command
- 2Test with simple use case relevant to your work
- 3Evaluate output quality and relevance
- 4Iterate on prompts to improve results
- 5Integrate into regular workflow if valuable
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
- ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
- ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
- ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation
Best Practices
✓ Do
- +Start with clear, specific prompts
- +Provide relevant context and constraints
- +Review and refine all outputs before using
- +Iterate to improve output quality
- +Document successful prompt patterns
✗ Don't
- −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
- −Don't skip validation of outputs
- −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
- −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Be specific about desired format and style
- ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
- ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
- ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise
When to Use This
✓ Use when
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
Learning Path
- 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
- 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
- 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
- 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation
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Reviews
- EEvelyn Choi★★★★★Dec 24, 2024
I recommend gws-gmail-reply for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- IIsabella Nasser★★★★★Dec 20, 2024
gws-gmail-reply fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- IIsabella Farah★★★★★Dec 12, 2024
gws-gmail-reply is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- CChaitanya Patil★★★★★Dec 4, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: gws-gmail-reply is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- PPiyush G★★★★★Nov 23, 2024
We added gws-gmail-reply from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- IIsabella Abbas★★★★★Nov 19, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: gws-gmail-reply is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- IIsabella Sanchez★★★★★Nov 11, 2024
gws-gmail-reply has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- LLucas Abbas★★★★★Nov 3, 2024
gws-gmail-reply reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- SSofia Sharma★★★★★Oct 22, 2024
Registry listing for gws-gmail-reply matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- SShikha Mishra★★★★★Oct 14, 2024
gws-gmail-reply fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
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