Gmail: Get Message
Fetch a single message's full content (from, to, subject, date, body and attachment names) into a dictionary variable. Optionally stores just the body text in a second variable.
Overview
Gmail: Get Message is a no-code automation step in the Gmail category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 4 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
Fetch a single message's full content (from, to, subject, date, body and attachment names) into a dictionary variable. Optionally stores just the body text in a second variable.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection name | variable | Required | gmail | Name of the connection created by 'Authorize Gmail'. |
| Message id | string | Required | Supports variables | |
| Store message (dict) in | variable | Required | ||
| Store body text in (optional) | variable | Optional |
How to use Gmail: Get Message
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Gmail: Get Message command from the Gmail group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — Gmail: Get Message has 4 configurable field(s).
- 3
Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Gmail: Get Message command do?
Fetch a single message's full content (from, to, subject, date, body and attachment names) into a dictionary variable. Optionally stores just the body text in a second variable.
Which group does the Gmail: Get Message command belong to?
Gmail: Get Message is part of the Gmail group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the Gmail: Get Message command take any parameters?
Yes — Gmail: Get Message has 4 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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