gws-gmail-forward
Installation
Summary
Forward Gmail messages to new recipients with optional notes and attachments.
- Requires a Gmail message ID and one or more recipient addresses; supports CC, BCC, and sender aliases
- Allows optional plain-text or HTML message bodies to precede the forwarded content, plus multiple file attachments
- Preserves original message metadata (sender, date, subject, recipients) in the forwarded block using Gmail's standard quote formatting
- Includes dry-run mode to preview the request before sending
SKILL.md
gmail +forward
PREREQUISITE: Read
../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
Forward a message to new recipients
Usage
gws gmail +forward --message-id <ID> --to <EMAILS>
Flags
| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--message-id |
✓ | — | Gmail message ID to forward |
--to |
✓ | — | Recipient email address(es), comma-separated |
--from |
— | — | Sender address (for send-as/alias; omit to use account default) |
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