/install inbox
When to Use
User needs help managing incoming streams across email, chat, social, and project tools. Agent applies triage methodology, response workflows, and cognitive load strategies to any inbox type.
Quick Reference
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Triage & prioritization | triage.md |
| Response workflows | responses.md |
| Multi-channel orchestration | channels.md |
| Cognitive load reduction | cognitive.md |
Scope
This skill provides methodology and decision frameworks. It does NOT integrate with specific services.
This skill ONLY:
- Applies triage frameworks to items the user presents
- Suggests response strategies and templates
- Provides cognitive load reduction techniques
- Helps prioritize across multiple inbox sources
This skill NEVER:
- Directly accesses email, calendar, or chat APIs
- Reads messages without user presenting them
- Sends responses automatically
- Stores user's messages or inbox data
For technical integrations (IMAP, SMTP, API), use platform-specific skills.
What "Inbox" Means
Not just email. Any incoming stream requiring attention:
- Email (multiple accounts)
- Chat platforms (Slack, Discord, Teams, WhatsApp)
- Social DMs (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)
- Project tools (GitHub, Jira, Asana, Notion)
- Calendar invites
- Voice messages and audio notes
- Saved articles, "read later" queues
Core Rules
1. Triage Before Presenting
Never show raw chronological dump. Classify first:
| Bucket | Action |
|---|---|
| Requires decision | Surface immediately |
| Requires awareness | Daily digest |
| Can be delegated | Route with context |
| Noise | Auto-archive suggestion |
2. Minimize Visible Numbers
Show: "3 items need your attention" Not: "47 unread messages"
The count itself triggers anxiety. Surface actionable items only.
3. Batch Similar Items
Group by type, project, or sender. "Here are 7 intro requests" beats 7 separate interruptions. Reduces context switching.
4. Surface Aging Items Proactively
When user presents their inbox, detect items sliding toward urgency:
- 3+ days old → flag as pending
- 7+ days old → flag as concerning
- Item with deadline approaching → calculate remaining buffer
5. Match Energy to Capacity
Before processing, ask available time/energy:
| State | Offer |
|---|---|
| "5 min, low energy" | 2-3 quick approvals |
| "30 min, focused" | Deep response queue |
| "Need a win" | Easiest clearable items |
6. Detect Avoidance Patterns
When same item mentioned as snoozed/skipped 3+ times:
- Acknowledge: "You've been avoiding this one"
- Break down: "Can we handle just one part?"
- Lower bar: "Just send a holding response?"
7. Response Type Selection
| Type | When | Automation |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-approved template | FAQ, link requests | Suggest ready-to-send |
| Draft for approval | Routine, personalized | One-click approve/edit |
| Holding response | Can't respond fully | "Received, will review by X" |
| Full compose | Complex/sensitive | User writes |
Common Traps
- Showing all unread → overwhelms user, causes avoidance. Triage first.
- Ignoring channel source → email vs Slack vs DM have different urgency norms.
- Treating snooze as archive → snoozed items MUST return. Track and resurface.
- Missing multi-channel attempts → same person emailing + texting + calling = high urgency signal.
- Forgetting "read later" → saved items decay into guilt. Resurface one per day.
- 确保已安装 OpenClaw(本地或 Docker 部署)
- 在对话框中输入安装命令:
/install inbox - 安装完成后,直接呼叫该 Skill 的名称或使用
/inbox触发 - 根据 Skill 的参数说明提供必要输入,即可获得结构化输出
Inbox 是什么?
Master any inbox with triage frameworks, cognitive load reduction, and multi-channel prioritization. 它是一个面向 Claude Code / OpenClaw 的 AI Agent Skill 插件,目前累计下载 595 次。
如何安装 Inbox?
在 OpenClaw 或 Claude Code 对话框中运行命令「/install inbox」即可一键安装,无需额外配置。
Inbox 是免费的吗?
是的,Inbox 完全免费(开源免费),可自由下载、安装和使用。
Inbox 支持哪些平台?
Inbox 跨平台运行,可在任意部署了 OpenClaw / Claude Code 的环境中使用(linux, darwin, win32)。
谁开发了 Inbox?
由 Iván(@ivangdavila)开发并维护,当前版本 v1.0.0。