Never Lose Important Emails Again

Managing a busy inbox can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, especially when important messages get buried under a constant flow of new emails. That's why we're excited to announce our new advanced search integration for Gmail in Needle. This powerful feature helps you quickly locate exactly what you need from your email data with natural language queries.

What It Does

Our Gmail integration transforms how you interact with your inbox by allowing you to perform intelligent searches across your entire email history. You can now ask specific questions such as:

• "Summarize my yesterday's emails."
• "What is the last email I received?"
• "List my last three emails."
• "Based on my yesterday's emails are there any urgent emails I need to address today?"

Each query is processed against your Gmail data, and the results include direct links back to the original emails, making verification simple and immediate.

Needle Gmail Search vs. Native Gmail Search

How It Works: 4-Step Setup

1. Step 1 - Create a Collection: Start by establishing a dedicated collection in Needle where your emails will be organized. This collection serves as a central repository for all your important messages.

2. Step 2 - Connect Your Gmail Account: Add Gmail as a connector within Needle. You can precisely control which emails get synced by selecting filters such as:

   • Emails from the last 30 days
   • Starred or important emails
   • Archived emails
   • Filter by sender name or subject keywords

3. Step 3 - Schedule Updates: Configure your connector by naming it, selecting your target collection, and setting an update schedule - for example, every morning at 8 AM (Berlin time). This ensures your email data remains current and searchable.

4. Step 4 - Search with Natural Language: Once your emails are synced and indexed, simply use Needle's intuitive chat interface to ask questions about your inbox.

Benefits

• Time Savings: Instead of manually sorting through a crowded inbox, you can instantly retrieve summaries and specific details from your emails, saving an estimated 30–60 minutes each day.

• Improved Organization: By quickly identifying important emails and action items, you can better prioritize your tasks and maintain an organized workflow.

• Accuracy and Verification: Since results link directly back to your Gmail, you always have a straightforward way to verify the information provided, ensuring your search results are accurate and reliable.

Getting Started

Ready to transform your email management? Follow these steps:

1. Create an account with Needle if you haven't already
2. Set up a collection specifically for your emails
3. Connect your Gmail account using filters that align with your workflow
4. Begin using advanced search queries to streamline your email handling

Summary

Needle's Gmail integration replaces tedious manual inbox searches with natural language queries that return linked, verifiable results in seconds. With a 4-step setup process, configurable sync schedules, and AI-powered summarization, it's the fastest way to ensure you never lose an important email again. Teams using Needle report saving 30–60 minutes per day on email management.

If you have questions or feedback, reach out to us at support@needle.app or join our vibrant Discord community. We're here to help and always welcome suggestions for improvements.