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Fastmail Unread Email Quick Query Workflow

This workflow automatically retrieves the latest unread email information from the user's mailbox by calling Fastmail's JMAP API. Users can quickly view the sending time, sender, and subject of unread emails, enhancing email management efficiency. The workflow supports manual triggering, allowing users to stay updated on important email activities without the hassle of frequently logging into their email to search for unread messages. It is suitable for individuals, businesses, customer service teams, and other scenarios that require rapid email response.

Workflow Diagram
Fastmail Unread Email Quick Query Workflow Workflow diagram

Workflow Name

Fastmail Unread Email Quick Query Workflow

Key Features and Highlights

This workflow leverages Fastmail’s JMAP API to automatically retrieve the latest unread emails from the user’s mailbox. It precisely extracts unread messages from the inbox and displays essential details such as the email’s received time, sender, and subject, enabling users to quickly grasp important email updates. The workflow features a streamlined design and supports manual triggering for instant access to the newest emails.

Core Problem Addressed

To eliminate the cumbersome process of frequently logging into the mailbox to search for unread emails, this workflow automates the integration of mail interface data, saving users time, preventing missed important emails, and enhancing email management efficiency.

Use Cases

  • Individuals or corporate users needing rapid access to the latest unread inbox emails
  • Customer service teams tracking unread customer emails in real-time
  • Integration points for automated email notification and management workflows

Main Process Steps

  1. Manually Trigger Workflow: User initiates the process by clicking the “Execute Workflow” button
  2. Retrieve Fastmail API Session Details: Call the JMAP session endpoint to obtain account information
  3. Query Mailbox List: Fetch all mailboxes and their attributes based on account data
  4. Format Results: Extract the primary mailbox account ID and inbox ID
  5. Fetch Unread Emails: Filter unread emails using the mailbox ID, sort by received time, and limit the number of results
  6. Output Latest Unread Email Details: Include email ID, received time, sender, subject, and keywords

Involved Systems or Services

  • Fastmail Email Service (via JMAP API)
  • n8n Automation Platform (including HTTP request nodes, data formatting nodes, manual trigger nodes, etc.)

Target Users and Value

  • Fastmail users, especially professionals requiring efficient email management
  • IT automation engineers and workflow designers aiming to build automated email notification and processing flows
  • Customer service, sales, and other teams needing rapid email response to improve work efficiency and customer satisfaction

By combining Fastmail’s standardized JMAP protocol with n8n’s powerful automation capabilities, this workflow delivers an efficient and user-friendly solution for quickly querying unread emails, significantly enhancing the convenience and responsiveness of email management.