Automatically reply to Gmail messages with full threading and recipient management.
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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
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Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
node --versiongws-gmail-replyExecute 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.
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
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.
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.
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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)
gws gmail +reply --message-id <ID> --body <TEXT>
| 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 |
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
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15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
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I recommend gws-gmail-reply for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
gws-gmail-reply fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
gws-gmail-reply is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: gws-gmail-reply is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
We added gws-gmail-reply from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: gws-gmail-reply is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
gws-gmail-reply has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
gws-gmail-reply reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
Registry listing for gws-gmail-reply matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
gws-gmail-reply fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
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