gws-workflow-email-to-task — Claude Code command: install
Turn a Gmail message into a Google Tasks entry, using its subject as the title and its snippet as a note. The command asks for confirmation before creating the task.
npx claude-code-templates@latest --command google-workspace/gws-workflow-email-to-taskWhat gws-workflow-email-to-task does
This command runs the Google Workspace CLI workflow. Pass a Gmail message ID with --message-id; you can also choose a task list with --tasklist. The default list is @default. The email subject becomes the task title, and its snippet is saved as a note.
You need gws installed and authentication configured; check the latter with gws auth status. The command also requires ../gws-shared/SKILL.md, which provides shared authentication and flag guidance. If the file is missing, the instructions say to create it with gws generate-skills. It creates a new task, so get the user's confirmation before running it.
What it helps with
- turn a Gmail message into a Google Tasks entry
- use an email snippet as the task note
- choose a task list with
--tasklist - check
gwsauthentication before running the workflow
Example prompts for the agent
- Create a task from Gmail message
MSG_ID:/gws-workflow-email-to-task --message-id MSG_ID - Add message
MSG_IDto task listLIST_ID:/gws-workflow-email-to-task --message-id MSG_ID --tasklist LIST_ID
How to install gws-workflow-email-to-task
1claude-code-templates
npx claude-code-templates@latest --command google-workspace/gws-workflow-email-to-task2Manually: put the files in place
.claude/commands/gws-workflow-email-to-task.mdCall it with /gws-workflow-email-to-task. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/
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~/.codex/prompts/gws-workflow-email-to-task.mdCall it with /prompts:gws-workflow-email-to-task. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills
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.github/prompts/gws-workflow-email-to-task.prompt.mdManually: put the files in place
.gemini/commands/gws-workflow-email-to-task.tomlGemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field
Questions about gws-workflow-email-to-task
How do I install gws-workflow-email-to-task in Claude Code?
Run npx claude-code-templates@latest --command google-workspace/gws-workflow-email-to-task. The command file is at .claude/commands/gws-workflow-email-to-task.md.
What does gws-workflow-email-to-task do?
It creates a Google Tasks entry from a Gmail message, taking the subject for the title and the message snippet for a note. Confirm with the user before it creates the task.
What does the command need to run?
Install Google Workspace CLI gws, configure authentication, and provide ../gws-shared/SKILL.md. Check the authentication status with gws auth status.
Source text
gws-workflow-email-to-task.md · MIT
--- allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Write, Edit argument-hint: "[resource] [method] [flags]" description: "Google Workflow: Convert a Gmail message into a Google Tasks entry." --- # Google Workspace Workflow Email To Task Execute Google Workspace Workflow Email To Task operations: $ARGUMENTS ## Prerequisites - Google Workspace CLI (`gws`) must be installed - Authentication configured: Run `gws auth status` to verify - Review `gws workflow-email-to-task --help` for all available commands ## Available Resources and Methods # workflow +email-to-task > **PREREQUISITE:** Read `../gws-shared/SKILL.md` for auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, run `gws generate-skills` to create it. Convert a Gmail message into a Google Tasks entry ## Usage ```bash gws workflow +email-to-task --message-id <ID> ``` ## Flags | Flag | Required | Default | Description | |------|----------|---------|-------------| | `--message-id` | ✓ | — | Gmail message ID to convert | | `--tasklist` | — | @default | Task list ID (default: @default) | ## Examples ```bash gws workflow +email-to-task --message-id MSG_ID gws workflow +email-to-task --message-id MSG_ID --tasklist LIST_ID ``` ## Tips - Reads the email subject as the task title and snippet as notes. - Creates a new task — confirm with the user before executing. ## See Also - [gws-shared](../gws-shared/SKILL.md) — Global flags and auth - [gws-workflow](../gws-workflow/SKILL.md) — All cross-service productivity workflows commands ## Usage ```bash # List available resources and methods gws workflow-email-to-task --help # Inspect method schema before calling gws schema workflow-email-to-task.<resource>.<method> # Execute command with arguments gws workflow-email-to-task $ARGUMENTS ``` ## Task Execute the requested Workflow Email To Task operation: $ARGUMENTS 1. **Verify Prerequisites** - Check `gws` is installed: `gws --version` - Verify authentication: `gws auth status` - Review available commands: `gws workflow-email-to-task --help` 2. **Inspect Method Schema** - Before calling any method, inspect its parameters - Use `gws schema` to understand required fields - Review parameter types and constraints 3. **Execute Operation** - Build command with appropriate flags - Use `--params` for query/path parameters - Use `--json` for request body - Handle pagination with `--max-results` or `--page-token` 4. **Error Handling** - Check command output for errors - Review API quotas and rate limits - Handle authentication issues - Retry transient failures --- **License**: Apache License 2.0 **Source**: [Google Workspace CLI](https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli) **Original Skill**: `gws-workflow-email-to-task`
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