Gws Workflow Email To Task
- 26.3k installs
- 30k repo stars
- Updated July 22, 2026
- googleworkspace/cli
gws-workflow-email-to-task is a skill that converts Gmail messages into Google Tasks entries with subject-to-title mapping.
About
gws-workflow-email-to-task is a CLI skill that converts Gmail messages into Google Tasks entries, creating task titles from email subjects and notes from message snippets. Use it when automating task creation from email, enabling streamlined workflows where emails become actionable tasks.
- Convert Gmail messages to Google Tasks automatically
- Use email subject as task title and snippet as notes
- Target specific task lists or use default list
Gws Workflow Email To Task by the numbers
- 26,283 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +845 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #33 of 690 Office & Documents skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: MEDIUM risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
gws-workflow-email-to-task capabilities & compatibility
- Capabilities
- email conversion · task creation · list management
- Works with
- gmail
- Use cases
- project management
- Pricing
- Free
What gws-workflow-email-to-task says it does
Google Workflow: Convert a Gmail message into a Google Tasks entry.
Reads the email subject as the task title and snippet as notes.
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| Installs | 26.3k |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 30k |
| Security audit | 2 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | July 22, 2026 |
| Repository | googleworkspace/cli ↗ |
How do you turn a Gmail message into a Google Task?
Convert emails to tasks for workflow automation and productivity management.
Who is it for?
Developers already using the gws CLI who want Gmail-to-Tasks automation from the terminal or an agent.
Skip if: Teams without Google Workspace, Gmail API access, or the gws CLI installed and authenticated.
When should I use this skill?
User asks to convert an email, Gmail thread, or message ID into a Google Tasks todo item.
What you get
Google Tasks entry linked to the source Gmail message ID
- Task creation from emails
- Automatic subject-to-title mapping
- Flexible task list targeting
By the numbers
- Metadata version 0.22.5 in googleworkspace/cli
- Requires one required flag: --message-id
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_IDTips
- 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
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Pick this over generic task-manager skills when the source artifact is a specific Gmail message ID and Google Workspace is already wired through gws.
FAQ
Which parts of the email become the task?
The email subject becomes the task title and the message snippet becomes task notes.
Can I specify which task list to use?
Yes, use --tasklist LIST_ID to target a specific list. Default is @default.
Is Gws Workflow Email To Task safe to install?
skills.sh reports 2 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.