recipe-create-gmail-filter

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allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Write, Edit
argument-hint: [task-parameters]
description: Create a Gmail filter to automatically label, star, or categorize incoming messages.
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# Create Gmail Filter

Execute Google Workspace workflow: $ARGUMENTS

# Create a Gmail Filter

> **PREREQUISITE:** Load the following skills to execute this recipe: `gws-gmail`

Create a Gmail filter to automatically label, star, or categorize incoming messages.

## Steps

1. List existing labels: `gws gmail users labels list --params '{"userId": "me"}' --format table`
2. Create a new label: `gws gmail users labels create --params '{"userId": "me"}' --json '{"name": "Receipts"}'`
3. Create a filter: `gws gmail users settings filters create --params '{"userId": "me"}' --json '{"criteria": {"from": "receipts@example.com"}, "action": {"addLabelIds": ["LABEL_ID"], "removeLabelIds": ["INBOX"]}}'`
4. Verify filter: `gws gmail users settings filters list --params '{"userId": "me"}' --format table`

## Task

Execute this workflow with the following parameters: $ARGUMENTS

1. **Prerequisites Check**
   - Verify `gws` CLI is installed: `gws --version`
   - Confirm authentication: `gws auth status`
   - Load required GWS skills (check PREREQUISITE section above)

2. **Parameter Preparation**
   - Parse task parameters from $ARGUMENTS
   - Validate required inputs
   - Prepare JSON payloads and flags

3. **Execute Workflow Steps**
   - Follow the steps outlined above
   - Replace placeholder IDs with actual values
   - Handle errors and retries
   - Log progress and results

4. **Verify Results**
   - Confirm each step completed successfully
   - Verify changes in Google Workspace
   - Report final status and any issues

## Tips

- Use `--dry-run` flag when available to preview changes
- Always inspect API schemas before calling: `gws schema <service>.<resource>.<method>`
- Check command help for all flags: `gws <service> <resource> <method> --help`

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**License**: Apache License 2.0
**Source**: [Google Workspace CLI](https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli)
**Original Skill**: `recipe-create-gmail-filter`