What to delegate
Define the expected result, sources, and constraints. The agent breaks the assignment into verifiable steps.
- Prioritization
- Reply drafts
- Daily digest
AI agent workflow
OpenClaw
Hermes Agent
AI email automation
Sorts messages, flags urgency, and drafts replies.
3
core workflow tasks
24/7
manual or scheduled runs
2
AI agents to choose from
1 result
with execution history
Inputs and process
The agent classifies new mail, extracts deadlines and commitments, drafts replies, and prepares a digest without sending autonomously.
- Allowed mail folders, urgency rules, working hours, and examples of the preferred tone.
- Draft by default
- Limit folder access
Finished output
A triaged inbox with important messages surfaced.
- An urgent queue, reply drafts, deadline list, and messages the agent could not classify confidently.
- Escalate ambiguity
In-depth guide
How this works in real life
A practical look at capabilities, setup, and operational boundaries.
How to prepare the workflow
Sorts messages, flags urgency, and drafts replies. Prepare the following input: allowed mail folders, urgency rules, working hours, and examples of the preferred tone.
The core stages are prioritization, reply drafts, daily digest. Run them manually first and preserve examples of a good result in the agent instructions.
- Configure: prioritization
- Configure: reply drafts
- Configure: daily digest
How to review and automate output
Expected output: A triaged inbox with important messages surfaced. Review it using this evidence: an urgent queue, reply drafts, deadline list, and messages the agent could not classify confidently.
After several reliable runs, configure the schedule and notification channel. Keep critical actions behind approval and use execution history to refine instructions and compare quality.
- Draft by default
- Limit folder access
- Escalate ambiguity
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which agent should I choose?
OpenClaw fits broad and communication-heavy tasks. Hermes Agent is often better for coding, research, and complex technical workflows.
Can this run on a schedule?
Yes. After validating the workflow, you can make it a recurring task.