Skills email
Email management and automation. Send, read, search, and organize emails across multiple providers.
install
source · Clone the upstream repo
git clone https://github.com/openclaw/skills
Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/openclaw/skills "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/skills/awspace/email-skill" ~/.claude/skills/openclaw-skills-email && rm -rf "$T"
OpenClaw · Install into ~/.openclaw/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/openclaw/skills "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.openclaw/skills && cp -r "$T/skills/awspace/email-skill" ~/.openclaw/skills/openclaw-skills-email && rm -rf "$T"
manifest:
skills/awspace/email-skill/SKILL.mdsource content
Email 📧
Email management and automation with attachment support.
Features
- Send emails with attachments
- Support for multiple email providers (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, etc.)
- HTML and plain text email support
- CC and BCC recipients
- Test email functionality
- Secure TLS/SSL connections
Setup Instructions
1. Configure Email Credentials
Create a configuration file
email_config.json in your workspace:
{ "smtp_server": "smtp.gmail.com", "smtp_port": 587, "username": "your-email@gmail.com", "password": "your-app-password", "sender_name": "OpenClaw Assistant", "use_tls": true, "use_ssl": false }
2. For Gmail Users (Recommended)
- Enable 2-factor authentication on your Google account
- Generate an App Password:
- Go to https://myaccount.google.com/security
- Under "Signing in to Google," select "App passwords"
- Generate a new app password for "Mail"
- Use this 16-character password in your config
3. Alternative: Environment Variables
Set these environment variables instead of using a config file:
# Windows set SMTP_SERVER=smtp.gmail.com set SMTP_PORT=587 set EMAIL_USERNAME=your-email@gmail.com set EMAIL_PASSWORD=your-app-password set EMAIL_SENDER_NAME="OpenClaw Assistant" # macOS/Linux export SMTP_SERVER=smtp.gmail.com export SMTP_PORT=587 export EMAIL_USERNAME=your-email@gmail.com export EMAIL_PASSWORD=your-app-password export EMAIL_SENDER_NAME="OpenClaw Assistant"
Usage Examples
Send a Simple Email
python email_sender.py --to "recipient@example.com" --subject "Hello" --body "This is a test email"
Send Email with Attachment
python email_sender.py --to "recipient@example.com" --subject "Report" --body "Please find attached" --attachment "report.pdf" --attachment "data.xlsx"
Send Test Email
python email_sender.py --to "your-email@gmail.com" --test
Using with OpenClaw Commands
"Send email to recipient@example.com with subject Meeting Notes and body Here are the notes from today's meeting" "Send test email to verify configuration" "Email the report.pdf file to team@company.com"
Supported Email Providers
| Provider | SMTP Server | Port | TLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gmail | smtp.gmail.com | 587 | Yes |
| Outlook/Office365 | smtp.office365.com | 587 | Yes |
| Yahoo | smtp.mail.yahoo.com | 587 | Yes |
| QQ Mail | smtp.qq.com | 587 | Yes |
| Custom SMTP | your.smtp.server.com | 587/465 | As configured |
Python API Usage
from email_sender import EmailSender # Initialize with config file sender = EmailSender("email_config.json") # Send email with attachment result = sender.send_email( to_email="recipient@example.com", subject="Important Document", body="Please review the attached document.", attachments=["document.pdf", "data.csv"] ) if result["success"]: print(f"Email sent with {result['attachments']} attachments") else: print(f"Error: {result['error']}")
Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
-
Authentication Failed
- Verify your username and password
- For Gmail: Use app password instead of regular password
- Check if 2FA is enabled
-
Connection Refused
- Verify SMTP server and port
- Check firewall settings
- Try different port (465 for SSL)
-
Attachment Too Large
- Most providers limit attachments to 25MB
- Consider compressing files or using cloud storage links
Security Notes
- Never commit email credentials to version control
- Use environment variables for production deployments
- Regularly rotate app passwords
- Consider using dedicated email accounts for automation