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Screen and clear an email inbox in one pass with Claude Code

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Outcome

The poster runs all email in Claude Code: in one pass it screened 27 emails, archived and unsubscribed, and sent sub-agents after the three that needed real thought.

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Claude Code

Prompt Recreated prompt

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Not sure how to start? Tell me what you're trying to get done and I'll help you turn it into a clear request.

Goal: Go through my inbox, clear out what doesn't need me, and flag the few emails that do.

Quick check first: Which emails should never be archived, for example from certain people?

What I need from you:
- Access to your email
- Your rules for what's important

Rules:
- Sort emails into: archive, unsubscribe, and needs me.
- Show me the unsubscribe list before unsubscribing.
- For the few emails that need real thought, dig into each one and summarize it for me.
- If something is missing or unclear, ask me instead of guessing.
- Never send a reply without my OK.

Output: A short summary of what was archived or unsubscribed, and the few emails that need you, with a short summary of each.

If any of this is unclear, tell me what you have and I'll help fill the gaps.

You'll know it worked when: your inbox is down to only the emails that need your attention.

Source

https://x.com/francoisdefitte/status/2086831437047566793

By Francois de Fitte (@francoisdefitte) · Published Aug 10, 2026 · Added Oct 16, 2026 · Last verified Oct 16, 2026

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