Khairul Muhtadin This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #4358 — we link there as the canonical source.
The workflow JSON
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{
"id": "dI8MDIAVRPRIMA9K",
"meta": {
"templateCredsSetupCompleted": true
},
"name": "Clean My Mail",
"tags": [],
"nodes": [
{
"id": "8a921410-15a0-4b0e-9104-19ffa1dd51d0",
"name": "Delete All Mails",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.gmail",
"position": [
320,
500
],
"parameters": {
"messageId": "={{ $json.id }}",
"operation": "delete"
},
"credentials": {
"gmailOAuth2": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 2.1
},
{
"id": "0b0fe192-6ead-4011-b469-79da8f8033ff",
"name": "Adjustments",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"width": 500,
"height": 740,
"content": "## \ud83d\udce7 Gmail Setup\n1. Make sure all Gmail nodes use valid and connected Gmail OAuth2 credentials.\n2. To delete different email categories, adjust the labels in each Gmail node:\n - 'Get all SPAM emails' \u2192 label: SPAM\n - 'Get all Social' \u2192 label: CATEGORY_SOCIAL\n - 'Get all Promotions' \u2192 label: CATEGORY_PROMOTIONS\n"
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"name": "Sticky Note",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
-1220,
360
],
"parameters": {
"width": 360,
"height": 240,
"content": "## \u23f0 Scheduled Trigger\n- This workflow runs automatically every 3 days.\n- You can change the interval in the \"Trigger Every Three Days\" node to suit your needs.\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "25bb2611-3188-478b-ac6d-23ed621b4d50",
"name": "Sticky Note1",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
-180,
360
],
"parameters": {
"width": 420,
"height": 240,
"content": "## \ud83d\udd00 Merge & Prepare IDs\n- The \"Merge\" node combines results from all three Gmail nodes (SPAM, Social, Promotions).\n- \"Split Out\" node splits the list so each email ID can be processed individually.\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "1393ff41-bafd-437c-877f-be9e62c109c0",
"name": "Sticky Note2",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
300,
360
],
"parameters": {
"width": 420,
"height": 240,
"content": "## \ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f Delete Emails\n- The \"Delete All Mails\" node deletes emails using their message IDs.\n- Double-check the labels in earlier steps to avoid accidentally deleting important emails.\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "cbbbaf18-29e4-4a97-8614-3dfeeced42a7",
"name": "Run Every 3 Days (Trigger)",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger",
"position": [
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500
],
"parameters": {
"rule": {
"interval": [
{
"daysInterval": 3
}
]
}
},
"typeVersion": 1.2
},
{
"id": "ecc3647d-f81c-4605-8f66-2a47d20b7dde",
"name": "Fetch SPAM Emails",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.gmail",
"position": [
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320
],
"parameters": {
"filters": {
"labelIds": [
"SPAM"
]
},
"operation": "getAll",
"returnAll": true
},
"credentials": {
"gmailOAuth2": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 2.1,
"alwaysOutputData": true
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"name": "Fetch Social Emails",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.gmail",
"position": [
-540,
500
],
"parameters": {
"filters": {
"labelIds": [
"CATEGORY_SOCIAL"
]
},
"operation": "getAll",
"returnAll": true
},
"credentials": {
"gmailOAuth2": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 2.1,
"alwaysOutputData": true
},
{
"id": "f65f55af-3374-42fd-98fe-2cfd543077a5",
"name": "Fetch Promotion Emails",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.gmail",
"position": [
-540,
680
],
"parameters": {
"filters": {
"labelIds": [
"CATEGORY_PROMOTIONS"
]
},
"operation": "getAll",
"returnAll": true
},
"credentials": {
"gmailOAuth2": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 2.1,
"alwaysOutputData": true
},
{
"id": "5b1f0245-960c-4c38-a3c9-8545f7838836",
"name": "Combine All Fetched Emails",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.merge",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"numberInputs": 3
},
"typeVersion": 3.1
},
{
"id": "f97101f1-592e-4295-b3f1-a632a5a15551",
"name": "Split Email IDs (One per item)",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.splitOut",
"position": [
40,
500
],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"fieldToSplitOut": "id"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "8d354e0a-0d21-4446-8b58-3d86eb5fbc8d",
"name": "Sticky Note3",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 7,
"width": 420,
"height": 240,
"content": "## \u2615 Hey, this tool is totally free!\n\nIf you have any suggestions, feedback, or just wanna say hi \u2014 feel free to[reach out](https://khmuhtadin.com).\n\nWanna support my caffeine needs? [Buy me a coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/khmuhtadin) \u2615\u2764\ufe0f\n\nThanks & happy automating!\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
}
],
"active": true,
"settings": {
"executionOrder": "v1"
},
"versionId": "34278343-eec2-4602-90f8-60d4cfa3bc3f",
"connections": {
"Delete All Mails": {
"main": [
[]
]
},
"Fetch SPAM Emails": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Combine All Fetched Emails",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Fetch Social Emails": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Combine All Fetched Emails",
"type": "main",
"index": 1
}
]
]
},
"Fetch Promotion Emails": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Combine All Fetched Emails",
"type": "main",
"index": 2
}
]
]
},
"Combine All Fetched Emails": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Split Email IDs (One per item)",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Run Every 3 Days (Trigger)": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Fetch SPAM Emails",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
},
{
"node": "Fetch Social Emails",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
},
{
"node": "Fetch Promotion Emails",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Split Email IDs (One per item)": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Delete All Mails",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
}
}
Credentials you'll need
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gmailOAuth2
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About this workflow
This workflow is perfect for Gmail users who want a tidy inbox without manual effort. It’s especially great for those overwhelmed by SPAM, social media updates, or promotional emails and want them automatically removed regularly.
Source: https://n8n.io/workflows/4358/ — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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