"What does the Gmail New Message Trigger component do?"

"It monitors your Gmail inbox and automatically starts a workflow whenever a new email is received, providing access to the message content, sender, recipient, and any file attachments."

"What information can I access from the incoming email?"

"The component provides the email message, sender and recipient details, and file attachments, allowing you to use this information in your automated workflows."

"Can I use this to automate responses or actions from incoming emails?"

"Yes, you can set up flows that react instantly to new emails, such as sending replies, updating databases, or notifying your team."

"Do I need coding skills to use this component?"

"No coding is required. Simply drag the Gmail New Message Trigger into your flow and connect it to other components to automate your processes."

Gmail New Message Trigger

Automatically starts your workflow when a new Gmail message arrives, capturing message details and attachments for seamless automation.

Component description

How the Gmail New Message Trigger component works

Email New Message Received (Gmail)

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Version: 1.0.0

This component serves as a trigger in your AI workflow, activating whenever a new email message is received via Gmail. It allows your process to automatically respond to, analyze, or further process incoming emails, making it an essential building block for automating communication-based tasks.

What Does This Component Do?

When a new message arrives in your Gmail inbox, this component captures the event and passes the message data into your workflow. This enables downstream components to perform actions such as extracting information, sending automated replies, storing attachments, or initiating other business processes based on the email content.

Inputs

Text (input_value):
- Type: Message (string)
- Description: Optional input. Used internally to trace or reference the incoming message. Usually, you do not need to provide an input as it is triggered by the arrival of an email.
- Advanced: No
- Required: No

Outputs

Upon receiving a new Gmail message, this component provides several outputs, making it easy to integrate with other steps in your workflow:

Output Name	Type	Description
Email Received	Message	Contains the full content of the received email.
File	FlowSessionAttachmentResponse	Provides the email’s attachment(s), if any, as file objects.
Sender	Message	Contains information about the sender of the email.
Recipient	Message	Contains information about the recipient of the email.

How Can This Component Be Useful?

Automated Inbox Monitoring: Instantly trigger AI workflows whenever a new email arrives, removing the need for manual inbox checks.
Attachment Handling: Automatically extract and process files sent as email attachments.
Context-Aware Responses: Access sender and recipient details to personalize automated replies or route messages to the correct department.
Seamless Integration: Acts as a gateway between Gmail and your AI-driven automation, helping to streamline communication workflows.

Typical Use Cases

Building an AI assistant that replies to customer emails.
Automatically saving email attachments to cloud storage.
Triggering ticket creation in helpdesk systems from new support emails.
Extracting and analyzing data from incoming emails for business intelligence.

Note: This component is usually configured as the starting point of a workflow that relies on incoming email communications. It is flexible and can be combined with other components for advanced automation scenarios.

Examples of flow templates using Gmail New Message Trigger component

To help you get started quickly, we have prepared several example flow templates that demonstrate how to use the Gmail New Message Trigger component effectively. These templates showcase different use cases and best practices, making it easier for you to understand and implement the component in your own projects.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Gmail New Message Trigger component do?: It monitors your Gmail inbox and automatically starts a workflow whenever a new email is received, providing access to the message content, sender, recipient, and any file attachments.
What information can I access from the incoming email?: The component provides the email message, sender and recipient details, and file attachments, allowing you to use this information in your automated workflows.
Can I use this to automate responses or actions from incoming emails?: Yes, you can set up flows that react instantly to new emails, such as sending replies, updating databases, or notifying your team.
Do I need coding skills to use this component?: No coding is required. Simply drag the Gmail New Message Trigger into your flow and connect it to other components to automate your processes.

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