How to connect Gmail and OpenAI Responses
Create a New Scenario to Connect Gmail and OpenAI Responses
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Gmail, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Gmail or OpenAI Responses will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Gmail or OpenAI Responses, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Gmail Node
Select the Gmail node from the app selection panel on the right.


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Add the OpenAI Responses Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Gmail node, select OpenAI Responses from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within OpenAI Responses.


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Authenticate OpenAI Responses
Now, click the OpenAI Responses node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your OpenAI Responses settings. Authentication allows you to use OpenAI Responses through Latenode.
Configure the Gmail and OpenAI Responses Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Gmail and OpenAI Responses Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Gmail, OpenAI Responses, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Gmail and OpenAI Responses integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Gmail and OpenAI Responses (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Gmail and OpenAI Responses
Gmail + OpenAI Responses + Slack: When a new email arrives in Gmail, it's summarized using OpenAI. The summary is then posted to a designated Slack channel to keep the team informed.
Gmail + OpenAI Responses + Google Sheets: Analyze the sentiment of OpenAI responses to support replies based on the original Gmail thread. Store the sentiment score and Gmail thread ID in a Google Sheet for tracking and analysis.
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About Gmail
Automate email tasks within Latenode. Send, receive, and manage Gmail messages as part of larger workflows. Automatically extract data from emails to update databases or trigger actions in other apps. Integrate Gmail with AI tools for content analysis or with CRMs to automate lead nurturing. Latenode's visual editor makes it easy to build scalable email automation without coding.
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About OpenAI Responses
Need AI-powered text generation? Use OpenAI Responses in Latenode to automate content creation, sentiment analysis, and data enrichment directly within your workflows. Streamline tasks like generating product descriptions or classifying customer feedback. Latenode lets you chain AI tasks with other services, adding logic and routing based on results – all without code.
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FAQ Gmail and OpenAI Responses
How can I connect my Gmail account to OpenAI Responses using Latenode?
To connect your Gmail account to OpenAI Responses on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Gmail and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Gmail and OpenAI Responses accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically summarize email content using OpenAI?
Yes, you can! Latenode enables seamless data transfer for AI processing. Summarize emails and use the output in other apps, automating information extraction and response workflows.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Gmail with OpenAI Responses?
Integrating Gmail with OpenAI Responses allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically drafting email replies based on OpenAI-generated content.
- Classifying incoming emails by sentiment using AI analysis of message bodies.
- Generating personalized email greetings using OpenAI based on contact data.
- Extracting key data points from emails and sending to OpenAI for analysis.
- Creating automated summaries of email threads for quick review via OpenAI.
Can I use advanced email filtering options inside Latenode workflows?
Yes! Latenode supports complex Gmail filters. Use criteria like sender, subject, and keywords to trigger specific AI workflows for targeted automation.
Are there any limitations to the Gmail and OpenAI Responses integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Rate limits imposed by Gmail and OpenAI Responses may affect high-volume workflows.
- Complex prompt engineering in OpenAI may require some experimentation.
- Attachment size limitations in Gmail may restrict processing of large files.