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# Gmail Reply Node

> Send replies to Gmail messages automatically

## Overview

The Gmail Reply Node allows you to send replies or reply-all responses to existing Gmail messages. This node is typically used with the Gmail Receive trigger to automatically respond to incoming emails.

## Configuration Parameters

To set up the Gmail Reply Node, you need to authenticate with your Google account and configure the reply settings.

### Node Configuration

* **Message ID**:

  The Gmail message ID of the email to reply to (typically from the Gmail Receive trigger)

* **Reply Type**:

  Choose between "Reply" (reply to sender only) or "Reply All" (reply to all recipients)

* **Body**:

  The content of your reply message. Supports plain text and format strings from workflow inputs.

* **Draft**:

  When enabled, saves the reply as a draft instead of sending it immediately

## Expected Inputs and Outputs

* **Inputs**:

  * The node accepts text input, typically including the message ID and any dynamic content for the reply body

* **Outputs**:

  * **result**: Confirmation that the reply was sent or saved as draft

## Use Case Examples

1. **Automated Acknowledgments**:

   Automatically send confirmation emails when requests are received, acknowledging receipt and providing estimated response times.

2. **Smart Auto-Responders**:

   Create intelligent auto-reply systems that analyze incoming emails and send contextual responses based on email content.

3. **Draft Generation**:

   Generate draft replies for review before sending, allowing human oversight of automated responses.

## Error Handling and Troubleshooting

* **Authentication Issues**:

  Ensure you've connected your Gmail account and granted the necessary Mail.Send permissions.

* **Message Not Found**:

  Verify the message ID is still valid and the original email exists in your account.

* **Send Failures**:

  If sending fails, check that your Gmail account is in good standing and not rate-limited.

If you encounter any issues not covered in this documentation, please reach out to our [support team](mailto:dev@pathlit.ai) for assistance.

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