/recipe-batch-reply-to-emails

allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Write, Edit
argument-hint: [task-parameters]
description: Find Gmail messages matching a query and send a standard reply to each one.

Batch Reply To Emails

Execute Google Workspace workflow: $ARGUMENTS

Batch Reply to Similar Gmail Messages

> **PREREQUISITE:** Load the following skills to execute this recipe: `gws-gmail`

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

Steps

1. Find messages needing replies: `gws gmail users messages list --params '{"userId": "me", "q": "is:unread from:customers label:support"}' --format table` 2. Read a message: `gws gmail users messages get --params '{"userId": "me", "id": "MSG_ID"}'` 3. Send a reply: `gws gmail +send --to sender@example.com --subject 'Re: Your Request' --body 'Thank you for reaching out. We have received your request and will respond within 24 hours.'` 4. Mark as read: `gws gmail users messages modify --params '{"userId": "me", "id": "MSG_ID"}' --json '{"removeLabelIds": ["UNREAD"]}'`

Task

Execute this workflow with the following parameters: $ARGUMENTS

1. **Prerequisites Check**

• Verify `gws` CLI is installed: `gws --version`
• Confirm authentication: `gws auth status`
• Load required GWS skills (check PREREQUISITE section above)

2. **Parameter Preparation**

• Parse task parameters from $ARGUMENTS
• Validate required inputs
• Prepare JSON payloads and flags

3. **Execute Workflow Steps**

• Follow the steps outlined above
• Replace placeholder IDs with actual values
• Handle errors and retries
• Log progress and results

4. **Verify Results**

• Confirm each step completed successfully
• Verify changes in Google Workspace
• Report final status and any issues

Tips

• Use `--dry-run` flag when available to preview changes
• Always inspect API schemas before calling: `gws schema <service>.<resource>.<method>`
• Check command help for all flags: `gws <service> <resource> <method> --help`

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**License**: Apache License 2.0 **Source**: [Google Workspace CLI](https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli) **Original Skill**: `recipe-batch-reply-to-emails`