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Auto-Summarize IMAP Emails and Send Responses

Original n8n title: Email AI Auto-responder. Summerize and Send Email (email Read Imap) (email Read Imap)

Email AI Auto-responder. Summerize and send email. Uses emailReadImap, lmChatOpenAi, emailSend, vectorStoreQdrant. Event-driven trigger; 26 nodes.

Event trigger★★★★☆ complexityAI-powered26 nodesEmail Read ImapOpenAI ChatEmail SendQdrant Vector StoreOpenAI EmbeddingsText ClassifierChain SummarizationAgent
AI & RAG Trigger: Event Nodes: 26 Complexity: ★★★★☆ AI nodes: yes Added:

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How this works

Save time and maintain seamless communication by automatically summarising incoming emails and crafting intelligent replies, ensuring you never miss important messages during busy periods or absences. This workflow suits professionals handling high email volumes, such as customer support teams or executives, who need quick yet thoughtful responses without manual intervention. The key step involves using the emailReadImap node to fetch new messages, followed by an AI-powered summary via httpRequest to an external service, and then sending the polished reply through emailSend, with optional Google Drive integration for archiving attachments.

Use this workflow for event-driven automation on standard IMAP email accounts when you want concise, context-aware auto-replies to routine queries, like confirming receipt or providing basic info. Avoid it for highly sensitive communications requiring human oversight, or if your email provider lacks IMAP support. Common variations include adding custom filters for specific senders or integrating with calendars to personalise responses based on availability.

About this workflow

Email AI Auto-responder. Summerize and send email. Uses emailReadImap, lmChatOpenAi, emailSend, vectorStoreQdrant. Event-driven trigger; 26 nodes.

Source: https://github.com/fraserbrownirl/n8n-workflow-library/blob/17dc3b797e883acf24bd3036d9029efc463c8cfd/workflows/AI_Powered_Email_Automation_for_Business_Summarize_Respond_with_RAG.json — original creator credit. Request a take-down →

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