gws-gmail-watch
Stream new Gmail messages as NDJSON with Pub/Sub-backed polling and optional file output.
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What it does
Monitors incoming emails via Gmail API with configurable label filtering (INBOX, UNREAD, etc.) and message format options (full, metadata, minimal, raw)
Supports two setup modes: automatic Pub/Sub topic and subscription creation, or connection to existing resources
Configurable polling interval, batch size, and one-time pull mode; graceful shutdown with optional resource cleanup
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Installation Guide
How to use gws-gmail-watch 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-watch
Run the install command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches gws-gmail-watch 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-watch. Access via /gws-gmail-watch 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 +watch
PREREQUISITE: Read
../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
Watch for new emails and stream them as NDJSON
Usage
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
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 — 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
- KKiara Shah★★★★★Dec 28, 2024
gws-gmail-watch is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- PPratham Ware★★★★★Dec 12, 2024
gws-gmail-watch fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- NNoor Reddy★★★★★Dec 4, 2024
gws-gmail-watch fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- XXiao Wang★★★★★Nov 19, 2024
gws-gmail-watch reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- DDaniel Agarwal★★★★★Nov 7, 2024
Keeps context tight: gws-gmail-watch is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- KKiara Sethi★★★★★Oct 26, 2024
gws-gmail-watch is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- DDev Abebe★★★★★Oct 10, 2024
Registry listing for gws-gmail-watch matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- YYash Thakker★★★★★Sep 17, 2024
I recommend gws-gmail-watch for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- AAarav Yang★★★★★Sep 9, 2024
I recommend gws-gmail-watch for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- AAarav Abebe★★★★★Aug 28, 2024
Useful defaults in gws-gmail-watch — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
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