📦 New Email ➔ Create Google Task
This workflow automatically converts new emails with the "To-Do" label in Gmail into tasks in Google Tasks. When a user receives an email, the system extracts the email's subject and summary, creating a task while setting the due date for the next day. This process effectively prevents important tasks from being overlooked due to the clutter of emails, enhancing work efficiency. It is suitable for professionals and teams that need to quickly turn email content into tasks.
Workflow Name
📦 New Email ➔ Create Google Task
Key Features and Highlights
This workflow automatically converts the subject and summary of new emails labeled "To-Do" in a Gmail inbox into tasks in Google Tasks, setting the due date to the next day. It enables users to seamlessly transfer actionable email content into their task management tool, thereby enhancing work efficiency.
Core Problem Addressed
Prevents to-do items from being overlooked due to overwhelming emails by bridging the gap between email and task management. It automates the synchronization of email-based tasks to ensure important tasks are followed up promptly.
Use Cases
- Individuals or teams receiving task assignments via email in daily work
- Professionals who need to quickly convert email content into actionable tasks
- Users aiming to simplify task entry processes and improve task management efficiency
Main Workflow Steps
- Use the Gmail Trigger node to monitor new emails labeled "To-Do" in the inbox, polling every minute.
- Extract the email subject and summary content.
- Use the Google Tasks node to create a new task with the email subject as the task title, the email summary as the note, and set the due date to the following day.
Involved Systems or Services
- Gmail (via Gmail Trigger node for email-based triggering)
- Google Tasks (for automatic creation and management of to-do items)
- n8n Automation Platform (to orchestrate workflow nodes and execute automation)
Target Users and Value
- Professionals who need efficient management of to-do tasks originating from emails
- Teams seeking to reduce manual task entry time and enhance automation
- Users leveraging the Google ecosystem for task management
This workflow enables users to achieve seamless integration from email to task, ensuring no to-do items are missed and significantly improving work efficiency and task management convenience.