Gws Workflow Email To Task
googleworkspace/cliOfficial
The gws-workflow-email-to-task skill converts Gmail messages into Google Tasks entries by extracting the email subject as the task title and message snippet as notes. It serves Google Workspace CLI users who want to quickly create task reminders from specific emails without manual data entry. The skill solves the problem of context-switching between email and task management by automating the transfer of actionable emails into a designated task list.
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- Aug 21, 2026
Install
$ npx -y skills add googleworkspace/cli --skill gws-workflow-email-to-task --agent claude-codeInstalls into .claude/skills of the current project.
Files
workflow +email-to-task
PREREQUISITE: Read
../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
Convert a Gmail message into a Google Tasks entry
Usage
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
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 — Global flags and auth
- gws-workflow — All cross-service productivity workflows commands
Sponsors
Details
- Repository
- github.com/googleworkspace/cli
- Categories
- Automation & Workflows, CLI & Terminal, Office & Documents
