I built a Free Gmail Automation with ChatGPT and Google Apps Script

🥕 This short guide will show you what ChatGPT Prompts I used to automatically clean my Gmail account automatically every 30 minutes. I consider it a “mental health tool” which reduces digital clutter in my life.

🥕 If you just want to view the code, scroll to the bottom for the github link! That said, I recommend that you write your own version so you can learn how to use ChatGPT to code for you.

Problem to Solve

I spend way too much time cleaning up Spam and Marketing Emails. This automation will give you a powerful “Rule Engine” spreadsheet to automatically mark emails as read and archive them.

Other Benefits

1. Neuroscience says that Mental load & spam will reduce your cognitive capacity over time: With many emails (junk + legit) coming in, your brain’s filter is being taxed. Overload reduces the ability to spot weird or malicious email… or simply is a waste of time.
2. In Gmail, you can click “Unsubscribe” or Create Filters, but before long you’ll realize that it’s a battle that you’re wasting a lot of clicks to do this manually.
3. Writing your email filters from a…