⚡ TL;DR
- ✓ A TL;DR of a long thread: decisions, open items, who owes what, and your next step.
- ✓ ~15 min first-time setup; ~1 min per thread after that
- ✓ Read-only
- ✓ Uses Gmail
Before you start
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How to connect each app
Gmail
Claude Desktop → Settings → Connectors → Gmail → Connect → sign in with Google → Allow
Open setup help →
Setup (15 min)
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The prompt
Summarize this email thread for me. Thread: [PASTE SUBJECT LINE — or paste the full thread text above this prompt] Extract: - **What was decided** - **What is still open** - **Who owes the next action** (name + what they owe) - **My suggested next step** (one sentence) Skip pleasantries and signatures. Under 250 words. If you cannot access the thread, ask me to paste it.
Paste into Claude Desktop. Claude will use your connected apps: Gmail.
Expected outcome
A TL;DR of a long thread: decisions, open items, who owes what, and your next step.
Success checklist
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Troubleshooting
I can't find Connectors in Claude Desktop
Cause
You may be using the website instead of the desktop app.
Solution
Download Claude Desktop from claude.ai/download. Open Settings → Connectors or Integrations.
An app won't connect
Cause
Wrong account or company requires IT approval.
Solution
Reconnect with your work account. If blocked, paste the relevant text into Claude and say "Use only what I pasted."
The output is too long or vague
Cause
The prompt needs a tighter focus.
Solution
Reply: "Shorter — bullet points only" or "Top 3 items only."