Auto-tag the inbound threads that matter.
Write rules. Matching threads land on your Watch List, optionally with a Remind chain attached.
from-domain contains “acmecapital.com” → AUTOWATCHInbound stream
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The loop
4 stepsWrite rules
Match on sender, subject, body, or headers. Order matters; IGNORE wins.
Email arrives
Gmail Pub/Sub pushes the thread to the rule engine.
Auto-watch fires
First AUTOWATCH match creates a WatchedThread row, optionally attaches a reminder chain.
Reply closes it
On any reply from you, the row auto-closes and reminders cancel.
Spec
what you configurefrom-exact / from-domain / from-contains, subject-contains / subject-regex, body-contains, header-matches. AND within a rule, OR across rules.
AUTOWATCH (add to Watch List) or IGNORE (explicit exclusion; wins on first match).
Optional. Pick a saved Remind pattern; attaches when the rule fires.
24-hour window per (thread, watcher). Repeats in the window don't re-fire.
You can always tag any thread manually via the extension pill. source = MANUAL.
In practice
Investor updates auto-tagged
Every email from acmecapital.com lands on Watch with a 2-day reminder pattern attached.
Active-deal replies only
IGNORE rule excludes unsubscribed prospects; AUTOWATCH fires for replies from current deals.
Support escalations
Zendesk emails containing "P0" or "urgent" auto-watch with a 4-hour reminder.
Inbound intros and demos
Subject keywords ("Demo Day", "intro") trigger watch so morning sprint doesn't bury them.
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