Automated Archiving of Starred Gmail Emails from Inbox on Workdays

Overview

This workflow automates the process of archiving starred emails in your Gmail inbox every workday at midnight. By leveraging n8n's scheduling and Gmail integration, it ensures your inbox remains organized without manual intervention.

Key Features

• Scheduled trigger runs at midnight on workdays
• Retrieves all emails received in the last 24 hours
• Fetches the full thread for each email
• Filters to keep only starred emails still in the inbox
• Archives each message and its thread, removing them from the inbox

Benefits

• Saves time by eliminating manual archiving
• Maintains a clutter-free inbox for improved productivity
• Ensures important (starred) emails are archived systematically
• Reduces risk of missing critical emails by focusing on starred items

Use Cases

• Professionals managing high email volumes
• Teams needing automated inbox organization
• Businesses aiming to streamline email workflows

Integrations & Processes

• Utilizes Gmail nodes for email retrieval and archiving
• Employs scheduling and filtering for precise automation
• No manual input required, fully automated process

Business Value

This workflow enhances efficiency, reduces manual workload, and ensures consistent email management, making it ideal for busy professionals and teams.