The workflow JSON
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{
"name": "Clean My Mail",
"nodes": [
{
"parameters": {
"operation": "delete",
"messageId": "={{ $json.id }}"
},
"name": "Delete All Mails",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.gmail",
"position": [
320,
500
],
"typeVersion": 2.1,
"id": "8a921410-15a0-4b0e-9104-19ffa1dd51d0",
"credentials": {
"gmailOAuth2": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
}
},
{
"parameters": {
"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",
"height": 740,
"width": 500
},
"name": "Adjustments",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
-740,
120
],
"typeVersion": 1,
"id": "0b0fe192-6ead-4011-b469-79da8f8033ff"
},
{
"parameters": {
"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",
"height": 240,
"width": 360
},
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"typeVersion": 1,
"position": [
-1220,
360
],
"id": "b4e2ca40-3850-478f-b78d-b6814353a68a",
"name": "Sticky Note"
},
{
"parameters": {
"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",
"height": 240,
"width": 420
},
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"typeVersion": 1,
"position": [
-180,
360
],
"id": "25bb2611-3188-478b-ac6d-23ed621b4d50",
"name": "Sticky Note1"
},
{
"parameters": {
"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",
"height": 240,
"width": 420
},
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"typeVersion": 1,
"position": [
300,
360
],
"id": "1393ff41-bafd-437c-877f-be9e62c109c0",
"name": "Sticky Note2"
},
{
"parameters": {
"rule": {
"interval": [
{
"daysInterval": 3
}
]
}
},
"name": "Run Every 3 Days (Trigger)",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger",
"position": [
-960,
500
],
"typeVersion": 1.2,
"id": "cbbbaf18-29e4-4a97-8614-3dfeeced42a7"
},
{
"parameters": {
"operation": "getAll",
"returnAll": true,
"filters": {
"labelIds": [
"SPAM"
]
}
},
"name": "Fetch SPAM Emails",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.gmail",
"position": [
-540,
320
],
"typeVersion": 2.1,
"alwaysOutputData": true,
"id": "ecc3647d-f81c-4605-8f66-2a47d20b7dde",
"credentials": {
"gmailOAuth2": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
}
},
{
"parameters": {
"operation": "getAll",
"returnAll": true,
"filters": {
"labelIds": [
"CATEGORY_SOCIAL"
]
}
},
"name": "Fetch Social Emails",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.gmail",
"position": [
-540,
500
],
"typeVersion": 2.1,
"alwaysOutputData": true,
"id": "4a288d12-0fb4-44aa-9c41-242cae4f5dd6",
"credentials": {
"gmailOAuth2": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
}
},
{
"parameters": {
"operation": "getAll",
"returnAll": true,
"filters": {
"labelIds": [
"CATEGORY_PROMOTIONS"
]
}
},
"name": "Fetch Promotion Emails",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.gmail",
"position": [
-540,
680
],
"typeVersion": 2.1,
"alwaysOutputData": true,
"id": "f65f55af-3374-42fd-98fe-2cfd543077a5",
"credentials": {
"gmailOAuth2": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
}
},
{
"parameters": {
"numberInputs": 3
},
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.merge",
"typeVersion": 3.1,
"position": [
-160,
500
],
"id": "5b1f0245-960c-4c38-a3c9-8545f7838836",
"name": "Combine All Fetched Emails"
},
{
"parameters": {
"fieldToSplitOut": "id",
"options": {}
},
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.splitOut",
"typeVersion": 1,
"position": [
40,
500
],
"id": "f97101f1-592e-4295-b3f1-a632a5a15551",
"name": "Split Email IDs (One per item)"
},
{
"parameters": {
"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",
"height": 240,
"width": 420,
"color": 7
},
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"typeVersion": 1,
"position": [
-180,
700
],
"id": "8d354e0a-0d21-4446-8b58-3d86eb5fbc8d",
"name": "Sticky Note3"
}
],
"connections": {
"Delete All Mails": {
"main": [
[]
]
},
"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
}
]
]
},
"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
}
]
]
},
"Split Email IDs (One per item)": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Delete All Mails",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
},
"active": true,
"settings": {
"executionOrder": "v1"
},
"versionId": "34278343-eec2-4602-90f8-60d4cfa3bc3f",
"meta": {
"templateCredsSetupCompleted": true
},
"id": "dI8MDIAVRPRIMA9K",
"tags": []
}
Credentials you'll need
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gmailOAuth2
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How this works
This workflow automates the routine chore of clearing out your Gmail inbox, saving you hours of manual sorting and deletion each week. It targets spam and social media emails that clutter your primary folders, ensuring a tidier, more focused email experience for busy professionals or anyone overwhelmed by digital noise. The key step involves a scheduled trigger that runs every three days to fetch and delete these unwanted messages via Gmail integration, with optional adjustments for custom rules.
Use this workflow if you receive high volumes of promotional or spam emails and want a set-it-and-forget-it solution to maintain inbox hygiene without daily intervention. Avoid it for users needing granular control over deletions, such as preserving certain newsletters, or those with low email traffic where automation feels unnecessary. Common variations include tweaking the schedule to daily runs or expanding to archive rather than delete specific categories like newsletters.
About this workflow
Clean My Mail. Uses gmail. Scheduled trigger; 12 nodes.
Source: https://github.com/khmuhtadin/n8n-template/blob/main/Gmail/Clean-SPAM-Promotions-Social-from-gmail.json — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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