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Slashy replaces your Gmail tab with an AI email client that learns how you write, drafts replies, and automates busywork. Here is what to expect from signup through day 7.

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The Onboarding Wizard (15 Minutes)

An 8-step wizard walks you through setup. Complete it in one sitting or come back later.
1

Auth

Sign in with Google to create your Slashy account.
2

Connect Gmail

Grant access via OAuth 2.0. See Connecting Gmail for exactly what you are granting.
3

Labels

Choose importance labels (VIP, Important, Other) that auto-sort incoming email. Rename and reorder anytime.
4

Memories

Tell the AI about yourself — role, company, communication style. It also auto-generates memories from your email history.
5

Bulk Cleanup

Mass unsubscribe and block senders ranked by volume. Clean up years of clutter in one pass.
6

iMessage

Connect your phone number for alerts, summaries, and OTP forwarding via iMessage. Optional but recommended.
7

iOS App

Download the Slashy mobile app. Skip if you only want desktop.
8

Done

Slashy begins prefetching your inbox. You are ready.
Onboarding wizard at the Labels step showing default importance labels

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Day-by-Day Guide

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Day 1: Sync, Set Up, Explore

Automatic: Gmail syncs (minutes to an hour), AI analyzes your sent emails, labels start sorting.Do this:
  • Read emails in Slashy. Use j/k to navigate, Enter to open, e to archive.
  • Try the command palette (Cmd+K).
  • Set theme and compose mode in Settings (Cmd+,).
  • Add extra Gmail accounts in Settings > Account > Connected Accounts.
Press Shift+? for the keyboard shortcuts reference. Shortcuts save 20+ minutes per day.
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Day 2: Start Using AI Drafts

The AI now has enough sent-email data to generate useful drafts.
  • Press Cmd+Enter to generate an AI draft. Edit before sending — your edits train the AI.
  • Use autocomplete while composing: press Tab to accept ghost text suggestions.
  • Accept or dismiss auto-suggested drafts. Both actions train the AI.
Draft 3-5 replies with Cmd+Enter and edit each one. This gives the AI a strong style baseline.
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Day 3: First Automation

Open the AI agent sidebar (Cmd+Shift+L) and set up the Daily Dropped Ball Scanner: a recurring scan for unanswered emails, delivered via iMessage each morning.
4

Day 4: Master the Calendar

  • Press 2 for Calendar view, 1 for email.
  • Create events by clicking and dragging time slots.
  • In replies, press Shift+Cmd+A to insert available time slots.
  • Connect Zoom in Settings > Calendars for auto-generated meeting links.
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Day 5: Clean Up and Organize

  • Review labels. Press l or v to reassign misplaced emails — the AI learns from corrections.
  • Create snippets (n s) for frequent reply types. Insert with Cmd+Shift+S.
  • Add contact memories via the contact sidebar (p i).
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Day 6: Add More Automations

Good picks for your second batch:
AutomationBest For
Meeting Prep Briefing3+ external meetings/week
Receipt ForwardingCorporate card holders
VIP Email AlertsCan’t-miss contacts
OTP ForwardingEmail-based 2FA codes
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Day 7: Review and Tune

  • Check AI draft quality. Add specific memories if drafts miss the mark (e.g., “I sign off with ‘Best,’ not ‘Thanks’”).
  • Review automations in Settings > Automations. Toggle off anything unused.
  • Ask the agent: “What are my dropped balls right now?” for an on-demand scan.

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What to Expect After Week 1

Day 1Day 7
AI drafts need heavy editingDrafts need light edits or none
Labels occasionally miscategorizeLabels accurate for most senders
You check email manuallyAutomations surface what matters first
You type every replyAutocomplete handles routine sentences
You forget follow-upsDropped ball scanner catches them daily
The AI keeps improving. Most users report drafts rarely need editing by week 3.

Connecting Gmail

Permissions, security, and what Slashy accesses.

Calendar Setup

Sync, timezones, booking links, and availability sharing.

10 Automations

The most impactful automations to set up after your first week.

How AI Drafts Work

Auto-suggestions, tone matching, and override learning.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Full shortcut reference to speed up your workflow.

iMessage Setup

Connect your phone for alerts and briefings.