Gmail inbox cleanup

Run on a Tools schedule, search Gmail with a query you define (sender, subject, labels), evaluate messages in JavaScript, and call Gmail again to archive, label, or trash matches. Latenode stays the policy engine—no Zapier-shaped glue in the integration list.

Updated May 8, 2026Est. run: 9sEst. cost: $0.0006

Latenode bills workflow runs in credits: 1 credit = 30 seconds of processing. Minimum charge per run depends on your plan. Plug-and-Play (PnP) AI nodes are billed separately—each PnP token is $1 USD, charged pay-as-you-go at vendor cost plus a small processing fee, with no API keys required.

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What this template does

Keeps destructive logic in JavaScript you can review in git.
Gmail OAuth scopes can be minimized to what the rule needs.
Tools documents when automation touches mail.

How it works

Trigger

Timer

Tools starts the job.

Action

Fetch candidates

Gmail returns message ids matching the query.

Logic

Decide

JavaScript drops false positives.

Action

Apply

Second Gmail call mutates messages.

Setup guide

Connect Gmail

Scopes for read + modify as required.

Test query in UI

Paste the same query the node will use.

Pilot with archive

Before trashing, archive for a week.

Requirements

Google Workspace / Gmail account with API access

Clear written policy for what may be deleted

Backup mindset—irreversible trash should be gated

FAQ

Common questions about this template

Each run uses credits on your Latenode plan. We charge for processing time (1 credit = 30 seconds). Your actual cost depends on your plan and how long the run takes. See pricing plans for plans and how credits work.

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