> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.cleftnotes.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Email Integration

> Convert Cleft voice notes into draft emails in Gmail

Send your Cleft note content directly to Gmail as a draft or new email. Perfect for quickly turning voice notes into emails.

## What It Does

Streamlines email composition workflow. Voice capture in Cleft, automatically opens Gmail with draft pre-populated.

## Quick Install

<Card title="Email Integration" icon="bolt" href="https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/87adca2030de4419b0e20b50d2015117" aria-label="Download Email Integration shortcut">
  Direct iCloud link to shortcut
</Card>

## How It Works

1. Copies your Cleft note content
2. Opens Gmail with a new draft
3. Pastes the content into the email body
4. Preserves formatting and structure
5. Ready for you to add recipients and send

## Requirements

* **Apps Required**: Cleft, Gmail
* **Platform**: iOS, macOS
* **Cleft Version**: v1.10.0 or later

## Use Cases

### Professional Emails

Voice compose professional emails without typing.

**Time saved**: 5 minutes per email (composition)

### Status Updates

Quick voice status updates to stakeholders.

**Time saved**: 8 minutes per update (composition + formatting)

### Meeting Follow-ups

Voice record meeting outcomes, send as email summary.

**Time saved**: 15 minutes per meeting (transcription + composition)

## Tips for Best Results

* Speak in professional tone for business emails
* Compose complete thoughts for coherent emails
* Edit and refine in Gmail before sending
* Works best with structured note-taking

## Perfect For

* 📧 **Professionals** composing emails quickly
* 💼 **Business communicators** saving time
* 🗣️ **Voice-first** communicators
* 📝 **Email responders** with high volume
* ⏰ **Busy professionals** optimizing time

## Related Shortcuts

<CardGroup cols={2} role="group" aria-label="Related communication shortcuts">
  <Card title="Basic Conversation" href="/user-guides/integrations/apple-shortcuts/shortcuts/basic-conversation" aria-label="Start ChatGPT conversations">
    For AI-powered responses
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cleft Note to Perplexity" href="/user-guides/integrations/apple-shortcuts/shortcuts/cleft-note-to-perplexity" aria-label="Send notes to Perplexity">
    For research-backed responses
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Support

* **Gmail not opening?** Ensure Gmail app is installed
* **Content not pasting?** Check clipboard permissions
* **Formatting lost?** Verify plain text compatibility