Node Inputs
The Gmail Updater node requires the following inputs:- Thread ID: The Gmail thread identifier you want to update (can be obtained from Gmail Reader node)
Node Parameters
- Labels: Select which Gmail labels to apply or remove
- Update Mode: Choose the operation mode
- Add Label: Apply selected labels to the thread
- Remove Label: Remove selected labels from the thread
Node Output
The Gmail Updater node produces a status output indicating the success of the label update operation.Node Functionality
The Gmail Updater node automates label management for Gmail threads using the Gmail API. Key features include:- Add or remove labels from Gmail threads
- Support for multiple label operations
- Thread-based processing
- Loop Mode support for batch updates
- Secure authentication with Gumloop
When To Use
The Gmail Updater node is particularly valuable in scenarios requiring automated email organization. Common use cases include:- Email Organization: Automatically categorize emails with appropriate labels
- Workflow Automation: Update email status through label changes
- Email Processing: Mark emails as processed using custom labels
- Email Filtering: Apply labels based on content or sender
- Marking support tickets as “In Progress”
- Categorizing emails by department
- Flagging priority emails
- Organizing project-related communications
Important Considerations
- Requires Authentication with Gmail - Set up in the Credentials page
- Labels must exist in your Gmail account before they can be used
- Works with thread IDs (obtainable from Gmail Reader node)
- For batch processing, utilize Loop Mode
Common Workflows
Customer Support Workflow
- Use Gmail Reader to get new support emails
- Process the content
- Use Gmail Updater to add “Processing” label
- Send response using Gmail Sender
- Use Gmail Updater to add “Completed” label
Email Organization Workflow
- Use Gmail Reader to fetch specific emails
- Analyze content or metadata
- Use Gmail Updater to apply appropriate organizational labels