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Email & Calendar Management

This OpenClaw multi-platform use case automates inbox cleanup, email drafting, and calendar updates, helping operators handle communication in one workflow.

Email & Calendar Management themed illustration with calendar cards, clock dials, and connected events.

"Helped me clean up hundreds of emails. Inbox 0. Then setup a weekly cron job. All on WhatsApp."

@andrewjiang

📖 Overview

Achieve inbox zero and never miss an appointment. Let OpenClaw manage your emails, schedule meetings, and even check you in for flights - all through simple chat commands. The walkthrough covers prerequisites, setup order, and practical commands so you can move from first run to repeatable production use. Steps are tailored for Multi-platform workflows with clear checkpoints that reduce hidden dependencies. Use the outcomes and pro tips sections to improve reliability, cut manual effort, and adapt the flow to your team.

📋 Requirements

  • OpenClaw installed and running
  • WhatsApp or Telegram connected
  • Gmail or Outlook account
  • Google Calendar access

🚀 Step-by-Step Guide

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Step 1: Connect your email

Link your Gmail or Outlook account to OpenClaw using OAuth.

Terminal 
openclaw setup gmail
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Step 2: Connect your calendar

Grant calendar access so OpenClaw can read and create events.

Terminal 
openclaw setup google-calendar
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Step 3: Clean up your inbox

Ask OpenClaw to help organize: 'Show me unread emails from this week' or 'Archive all newsletters older than 30 days'

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Step 4: Set up automated responses

Create rules for common scenarios: 'When I get emails from my team about urgent issues, summarize them and notify me immediately'

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Step 5: Manage your calendar

Schedule meetings naturally: 'Schedule a 30-min call with John next Tuesday afternoon' or 'What does my week look like?'

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Step 6: Set up recurring automations

Create scheduled tasks: 'Every Monday at 9am, send me a summary of my week ahead'

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openclaw schedule add --cron '0 9 * * 1' --message 'Summarize my calendar for this week'

✅ Results

Inbox zero achievable in minutes
Never miss important emails
Effortless calendar management
Automated daily/weekly briefings

💡 Pro Tips

  • → Start with a small batch of emails to test
  • → Be specific about which emails to archive vs delete
  • → Set up a morning briefing for maximum productivity

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