gws-gmail-reply
Send replies to Gmail messages with built-in thread management and automatic quoting of the original message. Supports attachments, CC/BCC recipients, HTML formatting, and draft saving through simple command-line flags.
gws-gmail-reply lets you send replies to Gmail messages with automatic thread handling and message quoting.
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Install
googleworkspace/cli/gws-gmail-reply · repository language: Rust
git clone https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli
cp -r cli/skills/gws-gmail-reply ~/.claude/skills/gws-gmail-replyFrequently asked questions
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How do I reply to a Gmail message using gws-gmail-reply?
gws-gmail-reply lets you send replies to Gmail messages with automatic thread handling and quoting of the original message. The skill manages threading automatically, so your reply stays connected to the conversation. You can compose your reply text and send it directly, or use available flags to customize the response before sending.
Can I send a gmail reply with CC and BCC recipients?
Yes, gws-gmail-reply supports sending email replies with CC, BCC, or additional recipients. Use the appropriate command-line flags to specify CC and BCC addresses when composing your reply. This lets you include other people in the conversation without modifying the core recipient list.
How do I reply to a Gmail message with an attachment?
gws-gmail-reply allows you to compose and send Gmail replies with file attachments. Specify the file path using the attachment flag when sending your reply. The skill handles the attachment upload and includes it in your outgoing message automatically.
Can I save a gws-gmail-reply as a draft before sending?
Yes, gws-gmail-reply supports saving your reply as a draft before sending. Use the draft flag when composing your reply, and the skill will save it to your Drafts folder. You can then review, edit, or send it later from Gmail.
Does gws-gmail-reply support HTML formatting in replies?
gws-gmail-reply can format Gmail replies with HTML content and styling. Use HTML tags in your reply text and enable the HTML formatting option to send richly formatted messages. This lets you add emphasis, links, and custom styling to your replies.
What license does gws-gmail-reply use?
gws-gmail-reply is released under the Apache-2.0 license, which permits free use, modification, and distribution of the skill under the terms of that open-source license.
SKILL.md
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gmail +reply
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Reply to a message (handles threading automatically)
Usage
gws gmail +reply --message-id <ID> --body <TEXT>
Flags
| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--message-id |
✓ | — | Gmail message ID to reply to |
--body |
✓ | — | Reply body (plain text, or HTML with --html) |
--from |
— | — | Sender address (for send-as/alias; omit to use account default) |
--to |
— | — | Additional To email address(es), comma-separated |
--attach |
— | — | Attach a file (can be specified multiple times) |
--cc |
— | — | CC email address(es), comma-separated |
--bcc |
— | — | BCC email address(es), comma-separated |
--html |
— | — | Treat --body as HTML content (default is plain text) |
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