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This n8n workflow automates email triage and FAQ responses using Google Sheets and Gemini AI. It’s designed to: Automatically sort incoming emails into categories (e.g., FAQ, Billing, Tech Support). Draft polite, relevant replies for FAQ emails using AI, grounded in your…
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