recipe-create-vacation-responder

googleworkspace/cli

Set up Gmail out-of-office auto-replies with custom messages and date ranges.

What is recipe-create-vacation-responder?

This recipe enables a Gmail vacation responder that automatically replies to incoming emails while you're away. Use it to set a custom out-of-office message, define the response period, and control who receives the auto-reply.

Enable Gmail vacation responder with a single command
Customize auto-reply subject and message body
Set response scope (all contacts or domain-restricted)
Verify vacation responder settings
Disable auto-reply when returning to the office

How to install recipe-create-vacation-responder

npx skills add null --skill recipe-create-vacation-responder

Prerequisites

gws-gmail skill must be installed

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How to use recipe-create-vacation-responder

1.Run the enable command with your custom response subject and message body, specifying whether to restrict replies to contacts or domain
2.Verify the vacation responder is active using the getVacation command
3.When returning, run the disable command to turn off auto-replies

Use cases

Good for

Set up an out-of-office message before a vacation or leave
Configure auto-replies for extended absences with contact information for urgent matters
Quickly disable vacation responder upon returning to work
Verify that vacation settings are correctly applied to your account

Who it's for

Gmail users managing email during time off
Teams coordinating coverage during employee absences
Anyone needing to set automatic out-of-office responses

recipe-create-vacation-responder FAQ

Can I set specific start and end dates for the vacation responder?

The recipe does not include date range parameters in the provided commands. You may need to manually set dates in Gmail settings or extend the command with additional date parameters if supported by the gws API.

Who receives the auto-reply by default?

By default, all senders receive the auto-reply. Use restrictToContacts or restrictToDomain flags to limit responses to specific contacts or your domain.

Can I change the message after enabling the responder?

Yes, run the updateVacation command again with new responseSubject and responseBodyPlainText values.

What happens to emails while the responder is active?

Emails are still delivered to your inbox; the vacation responder only sends an automatic reply to the sender.

Full instructions (SKILL.md)

Source of truth, from googleworkspace/cli.

name: recipe-create-vacation-responder description: "Enable a Gmail out-of-office auto-reply with a custom message and date range." metadata: version: 0.22.5 openclaw: category: "recipe" domain: "productivity" requires: bins: - gws skills: - gws-gmail

Set Up a Gmail Vacation Responder

PREREQUISITE: Load the following skills to execute this recipe: gws-gmail

Enable a Gmail out-of-office auto-reply with a custom message and date range.

Steps

Enable vacation responder: gws gmail users settings updateVacation --params '{"userId": "me"}' --json '{"enableAutoReply": true, "responseSubject": "Out of Office", "responseBodyPlainText": "I am out of the office until Jan 20. For urgent matters, contact backup@company.com.", "restrictToContacts": false, "restrictToDomain": false}'
Verify settings: gws gmail users settings getVacation --params '{"userId": "me"}'
Disable when back: gws gmail users settings updateVacation --params '{"userId": "me"}' --json '{"enableAutoReply": false}'