What the Gmail AI assistant can do
The add-on lists these actions on its Google Workspace Marketplace page:
Write new emails
Describe what you need and get a complete draft with a subject line.
Draft replies
Reply to the message you have open, with your chosen tone and length.
Summarize emails
Get the key points of a long message or thread quickly.
Improve and rewrite
Fix grammar and spelling, change tone, or make a draft shorter or longer.
Translate
Translate messages across 50+ languages.
Choose tone and length
Professional, casual or positive, in the length you prefer.
How to use the AI assistant in Gmail
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Install the add-on
Open the add-on's page on the Google Workspace Marketplace and click Install.
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Review and grant permissions
Because it works inside Gmail, it asks to view messages, manage drafts and send email, as stated on its Marketplace page. Read them before you accept.
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Open an email in Gmail
Look for the add-on in Gmail's side panel and pick an action, such as drafting a reply.
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Choose tone and length
Select how you want to sound and how long the email should be.
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Edit and send
Review the draft in Gmail, make any changes and send it as usual.
Does Gmail have an AI assistant?
Google has added its own generative AI features to Gmail, and availability can vary by account type and plan. A separate add-on gives you additional options, such as choosing tone and length for each reply, rewriting your own drafts and translating, and it works alongside whatever Google offers.
If you prefer not to install anything, the EmailGen AI web app does the same job: paste an email, choose how you want to respond, and copy the reply back into Gmail.
Example: reply drafted for an email in Gmail
Email received: “Can you send the revised proposal by Friday? We'd like to decide next week.”
💡 Always read a draft before you send it and add details only you know.
Using an AI assistant in Gmail safely
- Review the permissions an add-on requests and install only from the Google Workspace Marketplace.
- Read every draft before sending; you are responsible for what goes out.
- Avoid using AI on emails that contain passwords, payment details or other highly sensitive information.
- Your organisation's Google Workspace admin may control which add-ons you can install.
Skip the blank page
Describe what you want to say and EmailGen AI drafts the subject line and message for you to edit and send.
Get the Gmail Add-onFrequently asked questions
What is a Gmail AI assistant?
A Gmail AI assistant helps you write, reply to, summarize and improve emails using artificial intelligence, either built into Gmail or through an add-on.
Does Gmail have an AI assistant?
Google has added generative AI features to Gmail, with availability depending on your account and plan. You can also add an AI assistant to Gmail with a Google Workspace Marketplace add-on such as ours.
How do I use an AI assistant in Gmail?
Install the add-on, grant the permissions it requests, open an email, choose an action such as drafting a reply, pick a tone and length, then review and send the draft.
What is the best AI assistant for Gmail?
It depends on what you need. Look for control over tone and length, replies and rewrites as well as new drafts, clear permissions, and the ability to review before sending. Our add-on is built for those needs.
Is the Gmail AI email writer free?
The add-on's Marketplace listing describes a free trial with free credits and says no separate sign-up or API key is required. The EmailGen AI web app is also free to start.
Is there an AI email writer for Gmail?
Yes. The AI email writer add-on for Gmail drafts new emails and replies, rewrites drafts, summarizes messages and translates, and the web app offers the same writing tools in your browser.
Is it safe to give an add-on access to Gmail?
Add-ons ask for specific permissions, which are listed on the Marketplace page before you install. Review them, install only trusted add-ons, and check whether your Workspace admin restricts add-ons.