Ayis Saliaris Fasseas This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #11114 — we link there as the canonical source.
This workflow follows the Gmail → Gmail Trigger recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
The workflow JSON
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"content": "## Label Actions\nGmail nodes \u2014 Add \"Ads\", \"Work\", \"Personal\", \"Financial\", or \"Other\" labels."
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"content": "## Classification\nEmail Content Classifier (LangChain) \u2014 classifies message content into category labels."
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"content": "## Trigger\nGmail Trigger \u2014 listens for new incoming messages."
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"content": "## How It Works\n1. Gmail Trigger\n\nContinuously monitors your Gmail inbox for new messages.\nCaptures the email\u2019s subject, body, and metadata.\nSends the extracted content to the Email Content Classifier.\n\n2. Email Content Classification\n\nThe Email Content Classifier analyzes the email content using natural language processing.\nCompares the message against predefined Gmail labels:\nAds\nWork\nPersonal\nFinancial\nOther (fallback label)\nUsers can add or rename categories to match their specific needs.\nUses context, tone, and keywords to determine the most accurate label.\n\n3. Applying Gmail Labels\nSends the classification result to the corresponding Gmail label node.\nAutomatically applies the matching Gmail label in your inbox.\nIf the classifier cannot confidently match the message, the Other label is used as a fallback.\n## Setup Steps\n1. Connect Gmail Accounts\n2. Connect your Gmail account in the Gmail Trigger and in each Gmail label node.\n3. Configure the Email Content Classifier\n4. Map the incoming Gmail message body to inputText.\n5. Ensure the classifier node has access to a language model credential (Anthropic or other).\n6. Test the Workflow\n7. Send a few sample emails to yourself to confirm that labels are correctly applied.\n8. Tweak Categories if Needed\n9. Adjust category names in the classifier node to match your Gmail labels exactly.\n## Customization\nAdd or rename categories in the classifier to reflect your specific email types.\nCreate corresponding Gmail label nodes for each new category.\nExpand or modify categories as your workflow evolves to improve organization and efficiency.\n## Use Cases\nAutomatic inbox organization and sorting.\nSeparation of work, personal, financial, and promotional emails.\nImproved productivity by making important emails easier to locate.\nCustom categorization for specialized workflows.\n## Troubleshooting Tips\nEmails not being labeled \u2192 check API permissions and message ID references.\nWrong label assigned \u2192 update classifier examples or refine category descriptions.\nClassifier not returning a category \u2192 confirm fallback category \u201cOther\u201d is configured.\nWorkflow not triggering \u2192 reconnect Gmail Trigger authentication and ensure the workflow is active.\n\n"
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"inputText": "=**input from gmail**",
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About this workflow
How It Works 1.Gmail Trigger Continuously monitors your Gmail inbox for new messages. Captures the email’s subject, body, and metadata. Sends the extracted content to the Email Content Classifier.
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