recipe-create-vacation-responder

Configure Gmail vacation auto-replies with custom messages and date ranges.

Updated May 25, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/temple-slope/dotfiles --skill recipe-create-vacation-responder-temple-slope
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Skill: recipe-create-vacation-responder
Source: https://github.com/temple-slope/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/recipe-create-vacation-responder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/temple-slope/dotfiles --skill recipe-create-vacation-responder-temple-slope

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This recipe automates enabling a Gmail out-of-office auto-reply with a tailored message for a defined date range, removing manual setup and ensuring timely responses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enable vacation auto-reply with a custom subject and body for a defined date range.
  • Verify current vacation settings to ensure the auto-reply is active or properly disabled.
  • Disable the auto-reply when returning, resetting status to inactive.

Quick Start

Configure Gmail vacation auto-reply with a custom message and a defined date range.

Frequently Asked Questions about recipe-create-vacation-responder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Gmail out-of-office auto-reply with a specific date range?▼

Automating Gmail out-of-office auto-reply uses Google Workspace APIs to apply vacation settings with a custom subject and body for a defined date range. This removes manual setup and ensures timely automated responses during your absence.

Can I verify if my Gmail vacation responder is currently active?▼

You can verify current Gmail vacation settings by fetching the account status through Google Workspace APIs. This allows you to check whether the auto-reply is currently active or has been properly disabled after your return.

Do I need a specific Gmail skill to configure vacation auto-reply?▼

Configuring vacation auto-reply requires the gws Gmail skill as a prerequisite. It leverages this dependency to interact with Google Workspace APIs to update and fetch vacation settings on your personal or organizational account.

How do I disable my Gmail vacation auto-reply when I return?▼

Disabling Gmail vacation auto-reply resets the account status to inactive using Google Workspace APIs. You can automate this action upon returning to ensure no further automatic out-of-office responses are sent to incoming emails.

Does this Gmail auto-reply automation work for organizational accounts?▼

This Gmail auto-reply automation applies to both personal and organizational accounts. It uses Google Workspace APIs to update vacation settings, ensuring automated out-of-office responses function correctly across defined date ranges in either environment.