Agent skill · writing content · aiskillstore
email-assistant
User asks to read, check, or manage emails - User asks to reply to or send an email - User asks to draft an email response
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific workflows and guidelines for managing email interactions that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires 1password account access. About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Email Assistant Guidelines for reading and writing emails via Gmail MCP tools. When to Use User asks to read, check, or manage emails User asks to reply to or send an email User asks to draft an email response Core Rules 1. Succinct Responses Keep email drafts short and to the point. Avoid: Unnecessary pleasantries Verbose explanations Redundant information 2. Match Input Language Always reply in the same language as the original email. French email → French reply English email → English reply Mixed → Follow the dominant language 3. Validate Before Sending Never send an email without user approval. Workflow: 1. Read the email 2. Draft a response 3. Show the draft to the user 4. Wait for explicit confirmation ("yes", "send it", "ok") 5. Only then send the email Workflow Reading Emails Replying to Emails Sending New Emails Draft Format Always present drafts in this format: Examples Good Draft (French) Bad Draft (Too verbose) Available Tools Tool Use For --------------- ---------------------------------- listemails Browse inbox reademail Get full email content searchemails Find specific emails replyemail Reply in thread (with attachments) sendemail New email (with attachments) Account Parameter Use the 1Password item name for the account parameter: "Gmail Zama Claude" - Work account "Gmail Personal Claude" - Personal account Ask user which account if unclear.
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aiskillstore/email-assistant