Text & chat prompt
Triage an overflowing inbox
Triage an overflowing inbox: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.
The prompt
I have [NUMBER] unread emails. Here are the subject lines and first sentences: [PASTE LIST] Sort them into four groups: reply today, reply this week, delegate or forward, and archive or ignore. For each "reply today" email, give a one-line suggested response. End with a 20-minute plan for clearing the most important ones first.
Pro tip: Paste only subject lines and the first sentence of each email to keep private details out of the chat.
How to use this prompt
- Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
- Paste the prompt.
- Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
- Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Text & chat
- Works with
- ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
- Length
- 54 words
- Fields to fill in
- NUMBER, PASTE LIST
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace these fields before you send it: NUMBER, PASTE LIST. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Should I paste private information into the prompt?
Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.
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