Email 📧
SkillSearchEmail management and automation. Send, read, search, and organize emails across multiple providers.
Available today. Use it from your connected AI after setup.
No other account needed.
Connect ahel once, and every AI you use reads what you have installed.
Then ask your AI: use the Email 📧 skill
What this skill tells your AI
The instructions your AI receives, as published by infometa/workbuddyskills in skills/email-skill/SKILL.md and read by ahel’s review.
Email management and automation with attachment support.
Features
- Send emails with attachments
- Support for multiple email providers (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, etc.)
- HTML and plain text email support
- CC and BCC recipients
- Test email functionality
- Secure TLS/SSL connections
Setup Instructions
1. Configure Email Credentials
Create a configuration file email_config.json in your workspace:
{
"smtp_server": "smtp.gmail.com",
"smtp_port": 587,
"username": "your-email@gmail.com",
"password": "your-app-password",
"sender_name": "OpenClaw Assistant",
"use_tls": true,
"use_ssl": false
}
2. For Gmail Users (Recommended)
- Enable 2-factor authentication on your Google account
- Generate an App Password:
- Go to https://myaccount.google.com/security
- Under "Signing in to Google," select "App passwords"
- Generate a new app password for "Mail"
- Use this 16-character password in your config
3. Alternative: Environment Variables
Set these environment variables instead of using a config file:
# Windows
set SMTP_SERVER=smtp.gmail.com
set SMTP_PORT=587
set EMAIL_USERNAME=your-email@gmail.com
set EMAIL_PASSWORD=your-app-password
set EMAIL_SENDER_NAME="OpenClaw Assistant"
# macOS/Linux
export SMTP_SERVER=smtp.gmail.com
export SMTP_PORT=587
export EMAIL_USERNAME=your-email@gmail.com
export EMAIL_PASSWORD=your-app-password
export EMAIL_SENDER_NAME="OpenClaw Assistant"
Usage Examples
Send a Simple Email
python email_sender.py --to "recipient@example.com" --subject "Hello" --body "This is a test email"
Send Email with Attachment
python email_sender.py --to "recipient@example.com" --subject "Report" --body "Please find attached" --attachment "report.pdf" --attachment "data.xlsx"
Send Test Email
python email_sender.py --to "your-email@gmail.com" --test
Using with OpenClaw Commands
"Send email to recipient@example.com with subject Meeting Notes and body Here are the notes from today's meeting"
"Send test email to verify configuration"
"Email the report.pdf file to team@company.com"
Supported Email Providers
| Provider | SMTP Server | Port | TLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gmail | smtp.gmail.com | 587 | Yes |
| Outlook/Office365 | smtp.office365.com | 587 | Yes |
| Yahoo | smtp.mail.yahoo.com | 587 | Yes |
| QQ Mail | smtp.qq.com | 587 | Yes |
| Custom SMTP | your.smtp.server.com | 587/465 | As configured |
Python API Usage
from email_sender import EmailSender
# Initialize with config file
sender = EmailSender("email_config.json")
# Send email with attachment
result = sender.send_email(
to_email="recipient@example.com",
subject="Important Document",
body="Please review the attached document.",
attachments=["document.pdf", "data.csv"]
)
if result["success"]:
print(f"Email sent with {result['attachments']} attachments")
else:
print(f"Error: {result['error']}")
Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
-
Authentication Failed
- Verify your username and password
- For Gmail: Use app password instead of regular password
- Check if 2FA is enabled
-
Connection Refused
- Verify SMTP server and port
- Check firewall settings
- Try different port (465 for SSL)
-
Attachment Too Large
- Most providers limit attachments to 25MB
- Consider compressing files or using cloud storage links
Security Notes
- Never commit email credentials to version control
- Use environment variables for production deployments
- Regularly rotate app passwords
- Consider using dedicated email accounts for automation
Signals
- GitHub stars
- 292
- Forks
- 96
- Last commit
- Aug 2026
Advanced
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email-skill- Source
- github.com/infometa/workbuddyskills