Here’s a sample of how you can create an automated email digest of unread messages, suitable for implementation with tools like Gmail API, IMAP access, or within workplace platforms like Slack, Microsoft Outlook, etc.
Subject: 📬 Your Daily Digest: Unread Messages Summary
Header:
Here’s what you missed today
Inbox Summary:
You have 12 unread emails as of [Date/Time].
Top 5 Unread Messages:
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From: Jane Doe — Marketing Campaign Update
Received: 9:15 AM
Snippet: “Just wanted to loop you in on the Q3 marketing strategy. We’re planning to…”
Read more » -
From: IT Support — Scheduled Maintenance Notification
Received: 8:30 AM
Snippet: “Please note that the server will undergo maintenance from 11 PM to 2 AM…”
Read more » -
From: John Smith — Re: Project Alpha Deliverables
Received: 7:45 AM
Snippet: “Attached are the latest mockups and timelines. Let me know if this fits…”
Read more » -
From: HR Department — Team Survey Reminder
Received: 6:50 AM
Snippet: “We noticed you haven’t completed the annual engagement survey. It only takes 2 minutes…”
Read more » -
From: Finance — Expense Report Submission Due
Received: 6:00 AM
Snippet: “Friendly reminder to submit your March expenses by EOD today to avoid…”
Read more »
Other unread messages:
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7 emails from known senders
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2 newsletters
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1 flagged for follow-up
Quick Actions:
📥 Open Inbox | 🧹 Mark All as Read | ✅ Reply to Important Ones
This is an automated summary based on your unread messages from the past 24 hours. To customize your digest settings, click here.
Let me know if you’d like this formatted as an HTML email or implemented via script (Python, Zapier, etc.).
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