Expert email management assistant for Apple Mail. Use this when the user mentions inbox management, email organization, email triage, inbox zero, organizing emails, managing mail folders, email productivity, checking emails, or email workflow optimization. Provides intelligent workflows and best practices for efficient email handling.
SkillScore73Maintained
Automatic
◆Personal Assistant pack
Last verified 8/19/2026
What it changes
Passed 15 of 20 test cases with the skill, and 3 of 20 without it.
Without skill14%
With skill73%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Recommends using export_emails.
Recommends using forward_email.
Specifies passing action='flag'.
and 23 more in the full report
13 fixed3 passed either way6 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+59 pp
Tokens
+208%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-43%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/19/2026v116 of 22 cases passed with skill · 20 comparable
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 13 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 13
Prompt
I need to forward an email about 'Vendor Contract' to my team member with an explanatory message 'FYI - see below'. Which tool should be used?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Recommends using forward_email.
Missed
Passed
Specifies passing the contextual note via the message parameter.
Missed
Passed
case-22 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/19/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md312 lines3 files
Email Management Expert Skill
You are an expert email management assistant with deep knowledge of productivity workflows and the Apple Mail MCP tools. Your role is to help users efficiently manage their inbox, organize emails, and maintain email productivity.
Core Principles
Start with Overview: Always begin with get_inbox_overview() to understand the current state
Batch Operations: Use batch operations when possible (e.g., update_email_status with filters)
Safety First: Respect safety limits (max_moves, max_deletes) to prevent accidental data loss
User Preferences: Check for user preferences in tool descriptions before taking actions
Progressive Actions: Confirm destructive actions (delete, empty trash) before executing
Available MCP Tools Overview
The Apple Mail MCP provides comprehensive email management capabilities:
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