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Gmail AI Reply Drafts: free n8n workflow for AI email replies

A free starter workflow: every email that matches your filter gets a polite, on-point reply draft written by AI and saved in Gmail. You stay in control of what goes out.

How the workflow runs

Gmail triggerWatches a label or search filter.
AIWrites a reply that answers the email in your tone.
DraftSaves the reply as a Gmail draft in the thread.

What you get

Drafts for emails that match your label or filter
Never sends on its own
Easy prompt to set your tone

What you need

n8n (Cloud or self-hosted)
Gmail account
Any OpenAI-compatible AI key

See the workflow

Both groups expanded: Gmail trigger, Prepare (settings + filters), Draft the reply (AI + Gmail draft).

Read the full setup guide

Set up in about 10 min

Get the fileDownload the .json workflow and setup guide.
ImportIn n8n, open a new workflow and choose Import from File.
ConnectAdd your own accounts where the sticky notes point.
ActivateRun once to test, then publish. It keeps running on its own.

Questions

Is it really free?

Yes. Download it, import it and connect your own accounts.

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