Gmail Integration

The Gmail integration gives Littlebird read-only access to your inbox. That means Littlebird can search, read, and reference your emails to help you find information, summarize threads, and pull context into your workflows.

Littlebird will never send, delete, or modify your emails. Your inbox stays exactly as you left it.

Connect in 30 seconds

Connecting your Gmail account is a one-time, secure process.

Navigate to Settings > Integrations.
Find "Gmail" and toggle it on.
You will be redirected to a Google authentication screen. Choose the Google account you want to connect.
Review the permissions screen and click Allow.
You'll be redirected back to Littlebird, where you'll see the "Connected" status.

Currently we only support connecting a single Gmail account, however we do allow integrations with multiple Google Calendar accounts.

4 ways to use Gmail with Littlebird

Once you're connected, you can search and reference your email using natural language directly from Littlebird Chat on any device. Here are four workflows you can start using right away.

Use case 1: Catch up on what came in

Stop scrolling through your inbox to piece together what happened. Ask Littlebird for a plain-language summary of recent emails so you can get up to speed in seconds.

Prompt: What emails did I receive today? Summarize the important ones.
Prompt: Give me a recap of emails from this past week. Highlight anything that looks time-sensitive or needs a response.
Prompt: What did Sarah send me last week?

Use case 2: Find a specific email or thread

You know the email exists, you just can't find it. Instead of guessing at search terms in Gmail, describe what you're looking for in plain language and let Littlebird track it down.

Prompt: Find the email from Alex about the Q1 budget proposal from a few weeks ago.
Prompt: Did I ever hear back from the design team about the homepage mockup?
Prompt: Find the latest email thread with Jordan about the vendor contract.

Use case 3: Prepare for meetings and draft follow-ups

Pull email context into your meeting prep or follow-up workflows. Combine Gmail with Littlebird's other capabilities to walk into calls fully prepared, and close the loop after.

Prompt: I have a call with Priya at 2 pm. Pull up any recent emails between us and summarize the key topics and open questions.
Prompt: Summarize the email thread with the Acme team from the past two weeks. List any decisions made and any items still waiting on a response.
Prompt: Based on my recent email exchanges with Tom, draft a short agenda for our check-in tomorrow.

Use case 4: Get a strategic view of your inbox

Use Littlebird to cut through inbox noise and identify what actually needs your attention. Great for busy mornings or end-of-week reviews.

Prompt: Which emails from this week are still waiting on a reply from me?
Prompt: Summarize all the emails I received from people outside my company this week.
Prompt: Are there any emails from the past few days that mention a deadline or deliverable?

Managing your connection

You can disconnect your Gmail at any time. Simply return to Settings > Integrations and click the delete button (trash icon).