19 Google Apps Scripts for Pro Gmail Users

If you’ve ever wished you could do more with Google’s platform without having to write tons of code, then you’ll love Google Apps Scripts. It’s a user-friendly, cloud-based scripting language that allows you to code and automate various Google services.

Gmail is a powerful email service, but it can still be challenging for power users who want to take their productivity to the next level. Whether you need to save attachments in Drive, schedule emails, or delete multiple emails at once, Google Apps Scripts has got you covered.

With these handy scripts, you can unlock a whole new level of functionality in your Gmail account and make your digital life a whole lot easier. Let’s dive in to explore these helpful scripts that will benefit any Gmail user.

Schedule emails to send in the future

Hey there! I’ve got this cool script that can help you schedule your emails to be sent later. It’s super handy because it works with your Gmail account ([email protected]), so you don’t have to worry about losing your identity. Plus, the best part is that the recipient won’t even know it’s an automated email!

What’s really neat about this script is that it uses Gmail’s labels to mark the emails that you want to schedule. This way, you can easily keep track of all your scheduled emails.

So why would you need this script? Well, imagine you have an important meeting coming up and you want to send a reminder to your team. This script can do that for you! You can schedule the reminder email to be sent at the perfect time so that everyone gets it right when they need to.

But that’s not all! You can also use this script to schedule greeting emails for special occasions like birthdays or other events. It’s a great way to stay on top of your relationships and make sure you never forget an important day.

And here’s a really cool feature – you can schedule work emails for times when you’ll be offline or on vacation. This way, you can relax and enjoy your time off knowing that your emails will still be sent at the right time.

Snooze emails

Hey there! I’ve got something cool for you. This script is like having a magic wand for your email inbox. You know how overwhelming it can be to have all those emails staring at you all the time? Well, this script is here to save the day. It’s super clever – it archives those snoozed emails for a while, and then brings them back to your inbox when you’re ready to deal with them. And get this: it marks them as unread so they feel fresh and new. It’s like having a personal assistant to handle your emails for you.

Now, managing emails can be a real headache, especially if you’re bombarded with a ton of them each day. It feels like a never-ending battle, doesn’t it? But with this script, you can take back control. It helps you prioritize and stay on top of your inbox. So, when you snooze an email, it keeps it out of the way until you’re ready to see it. That means you can have a nice, clean inbox without any unnecessary clutter.

Get a detailed report of your inbox activity

I can generate and display a comprehensive report that provides valuable insights into your email conversations. Think of it as your personal dashboard for understanding and improving your email habits. This report goes beyond what you can find in Google Account Activity – it gives you detailed statistics, informative graphs, and even highlights the top recipients.

My script diligently keeps track of your email account’s usage, giving you the power to analyze your communication patterns and make informed decisions. And the best part? The report is automatically sent to you via email, making it effortless and convenient for you to stay on top of things.

Turn your Gmail messages into PDFs effortlessly

With this nifty script, you can now save all your Gmail conversations as PDF files and store them in your Drive. And the best part? It’s versatile enough to expand its capabilities and convert all your emails, giving you total control!

If you find yourself drowning in a sea of emails, fear not! This script is specially designed for folks like you who have thousands of precious emails yet yearn for a clutter-free inbox. By using this script, you can effortlessly transfer old or seldom-used messages to your Drive as PDFs, clearing up space without losing any important information.

Make sure all archived messages are marked as read

Hey there! I’ve got a neat little script that I think you’ll find pretty handy. You know those messages in your inbox that you’ve archived but haven’t read yet? Well, my script will automatically mark them as read for you. How cool is that?

Here’s how it works. Every minute, the script goes through all the emails in your inbox and finds any that are archived. It then marks these messages as read, so you don’t have to manually do it yourself. It’s a real time-saver!

But wait, there’s more! You can even customize the script to only work on emails with specific labels. Just replace the label:unread -label:inbox part with your preferred label, like label:CUSTOM-LABEL -label:inbox. That way, the script will only mark as read the archived messages with that particular label. Pretty nifty, right?

This is especially helpful for those pesky notification or report emails that you want to keep but don’t necessarily need to read right away. Think emails from banks, service operators, and the like. With this script, you can simply archive them and trust that they’ve been marked as read. No more unwanted email clutter!

Get all the email addresses in one place

I have this amazing script that can do something really cool – it can go through all of your messages in Gmail and grab all the email addresses that have a specific label. How awesome is that? This script is a real time-saver because it can handle a ton of emails in just seconds. And not only does it collect the email addresses, but it also gives you the sender’s name and the details of their first message. Pretty neat, right?

Now, here’s where it gets even better. Let’s say you want to send out meeting or party invitations to a whole group of people. Well, this script can help you with that too! Just choose the label that corresponds to the group you want to invite, and bam! You’ll have all the email addresses you need, right at your fingertips. It’s like magic!

But wait, there’s more. If you’re a super busy person with multiple businesses, and you use labels to keep your inbox organized, this script is an absolute game-changer. With just a few clicks, you can get all the emails of everyone connected to one of your teams or businesses. It’s a quick and easy way to stay on top of things and keep your communication flowing smoothly.

Create time-based Gmail filters

With this script, I can take my Gmail filtering to the next level. It’s amazing how it can automatically move, mark, label, or even delete my inbox messages, even when I’m not online. This is a great way to prevent my inbox from getting cluttered. I just need to set up the conditions, and the script takes care of the rest.

This is incredibly useful, especially when I’m not satisfied with the filters and rules that Gmail provides. It gives me more control over my incoming messages. For instance, if I want to automatically delete all meeting reminders that are more than a week old, this script can handle that for me.

Automatically keep your Gmail inbox tidy

Hey there! I’ve got a nifty script that’ll clean up all those pesky junk emails that clutter your inbox. And the best part? It saves you the hassle of doing it yourself every time!

These junk emails can be annoying. You know, all those pesky newsletters, advertisements, and promotional messages that pile up over time. But with my script, you don’t have to worry about them clogging up your inbox anymore.

Here’s how it works: the script deletes any emails that are older than a specific time frame. That way, you can be sure that you’ve already checked them and saved any important ones before they get wiped out.

But that’s not all! My script can also help you find those emails that haven’t received any replies. It creates two handy labels: “No Response” for emails that haven’t been answered, and “Ignore No Response” for emails that don’t need a response.

Imagine not having to spend hours searching for emails waiting for a response. Sounds amazing, right? That’s exactly what this script does for you – it saves you time and effort by automatically finding the emails you’re expecting a reply to.

But wait, there’s more! This script is not only convenient, but also flexible. You can customize it to fit your specific requirements. It works seamlessly within your own system, so you don’t have to rely on any outside parties. Plus, it’s completely secure, with no risk of any third party accessing your sensitive information.

With this script, you have the power to streamline your email communication process, freeing up your valuable time to focus on more important tasks. Say goodbye to manual searching and hello to efficiency!

Customize Your Gmail Filters with Ease

With this helpful tool, you can take control of your Gmail filters and make them even more powerful. Unlike the basic filters provided by Gmail, our advanced filters allow for greater customization and flexibility. Say goodbye to spam emails that slip through the cracks, such as messages with multiple attachments or a large number of recipients. Our script, which can be accessed through Google Sheets, allows you to effortlessly organize your inbox by moving or deleting these types of emails using customized filters.

But that’s not all – our script takes care of the hard work for you. It runs automatically on a regular schedule, keeping a watchful eye on your incoming emails and applying your personalized filters accordingly. This feature is particularly beneficial for heavy email users, including bloggers, publishers, advertisers, and marketers who are inundated with countless emails each day. Gone are the days of manually managing your inbox – let our advanced filters do the heavy lifting for you.

Let’s Make Mail Merge Simple

Hey there! Have you ever wanted to send personalized emails to a big group of people using Gmail? Well, I’ve got some great news for you! With this handy script, you can now use Mail Merge with Gmail. You might be wondering what Mail Merge is. Let me explain!

Mail Merge is a nifty feature that allows you to send personalized emails to a large number of recipients. It uses information from a Google Sheet, like their names or any other details you want to include, and adds them to your email as variables. Say goodbye to writing the same message over and over again. With Mail Merge, you can save time and be more productive!

The best part is that this script works with Gmail, even though there’s no official support for Mail Merge. So, if you’re a marketer or anyone who needs to send lots of formatted emails, such as greeting emails, notifications, or proposal emails, this script will be a lifesaver for you!

Give it a try and see how it simplifies your email sending process. Happy emailing!

Generate a message digest

I’ll create a summary of all your Gmail conversations by going through your emails in the inbox. We’ll use a search query to find specific emails based on the time and label. Then, I’ll put them all together into a single email and send it to the email address you choose. This way, you can easily keep track of all your conversations in one place.

If you want to search for specific emails or filter them, just change the search query in this script to fit your needs. This feature is especially useful for people who have multiple email accounts, like personal, work, or temporary accounts. You can choose to receive a consolidated email for each account, all in your main inbox.

Organize your messages by size

Get ready for a game-changer! This amazing script will revolutionize the way you handle your emails. It tackles a problem that Gmail can’t handle on its own – sorting your emails by size. But that’s not all! It also displays all the juicy details in a convenient Google Sheet, giving you a bird’s-eye view of your email kingdom. Exciting, right? Let me show you how it works.

With this script, you’ll never have to wonder how big your emails are again. It effortlessly connects to your Gmail account and calculates the size of each individual message. No more endless scrolling and guessing! The script compiles everything neatly in a spreadsheet, allowing you to see exactly how much space you’re using.

But wait, there’s more! This script is more than just a fun party trick. It actually solves a real problem – cleaning up your inbox and freeing up valuable storage space. If you’re using the free version of Gmail, you know how precious every byte can be. Say goodbye to those bulky, space-hogging emails! You can easily identify the ones with large attachments and delete them with confidence, making room for more important messages.

Ready to revolutionize your email game? Click on the link below and follow the simple instructions to get this script up and running. Your inbox will thank you later!

How to Search Emails with Regular Expressions

Welcome to my guide on using regular expressions to search your emails in Gmail! Regular expressions, or Regex for short, are a powerful tool that allows you to perform complex searches. With Regex, you can find specific patterns or combinations of letters and symbols within your emails. Let’s dive in!

First, you might be wondering, why would I want to use Regex to search my emails? Well, imagine having hundreds or even thousands of emails in your inbox. It could take hours to manually sift through all of them to find the one you’re looking for. That’s where Regex comes in handy. It does all the hard work for you, saving you precious time and effort.

But don’t worry if you’re not familiar with Regex yet. It may sound intimidating, but it’s actually quite straightforward to learn. And once you have the hang of it, you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish.

Now, let me introduce you to a script that simplifies the process of searching your Gmail using Regex. This script not only searches through all your emails but also stores and displays the results in a convenient Google Sheet. It’s like having your own personal assistant, tirelessly searching for the perfect match.

Best of all, this script provides a more robust search functionality than what Gmail offers by default. Gmail’s basic search is useful, but it doesn’t support the advanced capabilities of Regex. So, if you want to unleash the full power of Regex in your email searches, this script is the way to go.

Ready to get started? Let’s go!

Delete a Bunch of Emails at Once

Hey there! I’ve got some exciting news for you. I found a cool script that lets you delete a whole bunch of emails in one shot. Normally, you can’t do that, and you’ll just get an error if you try. But with this script, you can easily delete around 500 emails all at once. How awesome is that?

Now, here’s the best part. You can also set it up so that the script runs automatically. No need to manually delete emails anymore. Just set it and forget it.

Here’s what you need to do. Replace “`code label:inbox from:[email protected]“` with your own email address. Just click on the link below, and it’ll show you exactly how to do it.

This script is perfect for those times when your inbox is getting too full and you need to free up some space. It’s also great for deleting all those unnecessary emails you don’t want anymore, like meeting invites, newsletters, expired offers, and coupons. Say goodbye to cluttered inboxes!

Set Reminders in Your Calendar

I can help you customize your reminder duration and calendar to fit your needs. Just make sure to update the calendarName, reminderLabel, and reminderDuration in the script with your own information.

Get emails in Slack

You can forward your emails to a Slack user or channel with this script. It will search through your Gmail inbox to find the emails you want and send them to Slack using webhooks. Follow the steps below to make it work:

1. Create a Slack Webhook
2. Create a label in your inbox
3. Replace the send-to-slack, payload variables, and webhookUrl with the correct values
4. Run the script using the steps provided above

Automatically Respond to Lengthy Emails

Hey there! Are you tired of sifting through super long emails? Well, I’ve got a solution for you! I can help you organize and reply to those never-ending messages. Here’s how it works: I’ll keep tabs on your Gmail account and send an automatic response whenever you receive a lengthy email. Plus, you can even customize which emails trigger the auto-reply. Sounds pretty cool, right? But hold on, we need to make a few adjustments first. Let’s personalize the num_messages, work_limit, subj, and body values so that they suit your preferences.

This nifty little script will not only save you time but also boost your overall productivity. It’s a win-win! Just make sure you set up a trigger for this script (check out line 2 of the script for more info). Now you can say goodbye to those never-ending emails and hello to a more efficient way of managing your inbox.

Create Reminders from Gmail Conversations

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I’ll create Remember the Milk (RTM) tasks for emails labeled with ‘RTM’. I’ll keep an eye on your Gmail account and whenever I spot a thread with the ‘RTM’ label, I’ll send an email to the RTM service to create a task. Just make sure to customize the LABEL_NAME, TARGET_EMAIL, RTM_LIST, and RTM_TAGS values in the script to suit your preferences.

This script is a lifesaver when it comes to keeping track of meetings, important tasks, parties, and more. It’s easy to forget these things, but with my help, you’ll stay on top of everything. Just remember, you’ll need a Remember the Milk account to make this script work and set up reminders.

Wrapping It Up

That’s all, folks! You now know about the incredible Google Apps Scripts that are available for free, designed to enhance your Gmail experience and supercharge your productivity.