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Create daily Gmail summaries with Google Gemini AI

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1. Workflow Overview

Gmail Daily Summary Scheduler Template Description Never miss important emails again! This intelligent automation runs every morning at 8 AM to analyze your Gmail inbox from the past 24 hours and d...

Best for

  • Personal Productivity automation workflows
  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.datetime, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatgooglegemini, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputparserautofixing, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputparserstructured

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Tamer.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Create daily Gmail summaries with Google Gemini AI
Workflow name
Create daily Gmail summaries with Google Gemini AI

Gmail Daily Summary Scheduler - Template Description

Never miss important emails again! This intelligent automation runs every morning at 8 AM to analyze your Gmail inbox from the past 24 hours and delivers a comprehensive summary powered by Google Gemini AI.

πŸš€ What it does:

Automatically triggers daily at 8 AM (customizable) Fetches Gmail emails from the last 24 hours AI analyzes all emails to identify themes and key updates Highlights priority emails with reasons why they're important Delivers structured output in consistent JSON format

πŸ’‘ Perfect for:

Busy professionals managing high email volumes Team leads who need quick inbox overviews Anyone wanting to prioritize email responses efficiently Remote workers staying on top of communications

🎯 Key Features:

Smart filtering - Only processes emails from the last 24 hours AI-powered analysis - Uses Google Gemini for intelligent summaries Priority detection - Identifies urgent, time-sensitive emails Consistent output - Structured JSON with summary and highlights Fully automated - Set it and forget it

πŸ“‹ Sample Output:

Summary: "Today's emails covered 3 project updates, 2 meeting requests, and 1 urgent client issue requiring immediate attention."

Important Emails:

  • Subject: "Project Deadline Extension Request" | Sender: [email protected] | Reason: Client requesting timeline change for major deliverable due this week
  • Subject: "Tomorrow's Board Meeting Moved" | Sender: [email protected] | Reason: Last-minute schedule change requiring immediate calendar adjustment

πŸ›  Prerequisites:

Gmail account with API access Google Gemini API credentials Basic n8n knowledge for credential setup

βš™οΈ Easy to Customize:

Change schedule time (default: 8 AM daily) Adjust time window (default: 24 hours) Modify AI analysis focus Add email filters by sender, subject, etc. Extend with notifications (Slack, email, etc.)

πŸ”’ Privacy Note:

This workflow processes email content through Google Gemini API. Ensure compliance with your organization's data policies. Save hours of manual email sorting every week! Import this template and start getting intelligent email summaries delivered automatically every morning.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Gmail

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 2 - Schedule Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 3 - Date & Time

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.dateTime - dateTime
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - Date & Time1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.dateTime - dateTime
Config choices
Version 2

Block 5 - AI Agent

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - Google Gemini Chat Model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatGoogleGemini - lmChatGoogleGemini
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - Auto-fixing Output Parser

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputParserAutofixing - outputParserAutofixing
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - Structured Output Parser

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputParserStructured - outputParserStructured
Config choices
Version 1.2

3. Summary Table

Workflow Create daily Gmail summaries with Google Gemini AI
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 8
Categories Personal Productivity, AI Summarization
Author Tamer
Published 13 Jun 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/4915/4915.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Create daily Gmail summaries with Google Gemini AI do?

Gmail Daily Summary Scheduler Template Description Never miss important emails again! This intelligent automation runs every morning at 8 AM to analyze your Gmail inbox from the past 24 hours and d...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Personal Productivity, AI Summarization use case.