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.Documentation Index
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The Onboarding Guide (15 Minutes)
A 7-step guide walks you through setup. Complete it in one sitting or come back later.Connect Gmail
Grant access via OAuth 2.0. See Connecting Gmail for exactly what you are granting.
Memories
Edit your role, company, and communication style. The AI also auto-generates memories from your email history.
Bulk Cleanup
Mass unsubscribe and block senders ranked by volume. Clean up years of clutter in one pass.
iMessage
Connect your phone number for alerts, summaries, and OTP forwarding via iMessage. Optional but recommended.
iOS App
Download the Slashy mobile app.
Day-by-Day Guide
Day 1: Sync, Set Up, Explore
Automatic: Gmail syncs (minutes to an hour), AI analyzes your sent emails, importance classification starts.Do this:
- Read emails in Slashy. Use
j/kto navigate,Enterto open,eto archive. - Try the command palette (
Cmd+K). - Set theme and compose mode in Settings (
Cmd+,). - Add extra Gmail accounts in Settings > Account > Connected Accounts.
Day 2: Start Using AI Drafts
The AI now has enough sent-email data to generate useful drafts.
- Press
Cmd+Enterto generate an AI draft. Edit before sending — your edits train the AI. - Use autocomplete while composing: press
Tabto accept ghost text suggestions. - Accept or dismiss auto-suggested drafts. Both actions train the AI.
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.Day 4: Master the Calendar
- Press
2for Calendar view,1for email. - Create events by clicking and dragging time slots.
- In replies, press
Shift+Cmd+Ato insert available time slots. - Connect Zoom in Settings > Calendars for auto-generated meeting links.
Day 5: Clean Up and Organize
- Create snippets (
n s) for frequent reply types. Insert withCmd+Shift+S. - Add contact memories via the contact sidebar (
p i). - Review your AI memories in Settings and add any the AI missed about your communication style.
Day 6: Add More Automations
Good picks for your second batch:
| Automation | Best For |
|---|---|
| Meeting Prep Briefing | 3+ external meetings/week |
| Receipt Forwarding | Corporate card holders |
| VIP Email Alerts | Can’t-miss contacts |
| OTP Forwarding | Email-based 2FA codes |
What to Expect After Week 1
| Day 1 | Day 7 |
|---|---|
| AI drafts need heavy editing | Drafts need light edits or none |
| Importance sorting occasionally miscategorizes | Sorting accurate for most senders |
| You check email manually | Automations surface what matters first |
| You type every reply | Autocomplete handles routine sentences |
| You forget follow-ups | Dropped ball scanner catches them daily |
Related Articles
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.