30 Google Workspace Automations You Can Run With Claude (+ Prompts)

Anthropic’s Claude AI now integrates deeply with Google Workspace, allowing it to manage Gmail and Google Drive. This enables a wide range of automations, from organizing inboxes and tracking follow-ups to managing project files and scheduling meetings. The article provides 30 specific automation ideas with copy-paste prompts for use in Cowork Scheduled Tasks or Claude Code Routines, aiming to reduce repetitive administrative work.

• Claude’s Google Workspace connectors now allow it to send emails via Gmail and manage files in Google Drive.
• These connectors can be used across Gmail, Drive, and Calendar for various tasks, including email management, file organization, meeting preparation, client follow-ups, and research.
• The article outlines 30 potential automations categorized into Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Client/Sales, Team, and Research tasks.
• Users can set up these automations using Cowork Scheduled Tasks or Claude Code Routines, with prompts provided for each.
• While scheduled tasks run at specific times, not immediately upon an event, they can check for new emails or files on an hourly basis.
• Connecting Google Workspace involves navigating to Customize -> Connectors in Claude, adding the respective Google apps, and signing in.
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