Automated Daily Gmail Inbox Archiving Workflow

Overview

This workflow automates the daily archiving of Gmail inbox messages, ensuring a clutter-free inbox and improved email organization. Scheduled to run every day at 4AM, it fetches all emails from the Gmail inbox and systematically archives each message by removing the INBOX label.

Key Features

• Automated Scheduling: Initiates every day at 4AM without manual intervention.
• Gmail Integration: Connects directly to Gmail to fetch and process inbox messages.
• Batch Processing: Splits and processes each email individually for precise archiving.
• Archiving Action: Removes the INBOX label, effectively archiving messages while retaining access in Gmail.

Benefits

• Time Savings: Eliminates manual archiving, freeing up valuable time for users.
• Consistent Organization: Maintains a tidy inbox, reducing email overload and improving productivity.
• Reduced Human Error: Automation ensures no messages are missed or left unarchived.

Use Cases

• Personal Productivity: Individuals seeking a clean inbox for better focus.
• Business Teams: Organizations aiming to enforce email management policies.
• Shared Inboxes: Teams managing high-volume inboxes benefit from automated archiving.

Integrations & Processes

• Utilizes n8n's scheduleTrigger for automation.
• Leverages Gmail API for fetching and archiving emails.
• Employs splitOut for efficient batch processing.