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Slashy is a full replacement for the Gmail web interface. You keep the same Gmail backend — Slashy reads and writes to it directly. Nothing is lost.

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What Syncs Automatically

When you connect your Gmail account, all of these sync with no action required:
  • All email — inbox, sent, archives, trash, spam. Full history.
  • Labels — system and custom, bidirectional.
  • Read/unread status and stars — bidirectional.
  • Drafts — existing Gmail drafts appear in Slashy and vice versa.
  • Contacts — names, emails, profile photos from Google Contacts.
  • Calendar — Google Calendar events sync bidirectionally in real time.
  • Signatures — Slashy detects and uses your Gmail signature.

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What Does NOT Sync

Gmail FeatureSlashy Equivalent
FiltersAI importance labels (more flexible, no manual rules)
Categories (Primary, Social, Promotions)AI importance labels (customizable, more accurate)
Gmail Chat / SpacesNot available — Slashy focuses on email + calendar + AI
Gmail TasksSlashy tasks (p t). Gmail Tasks do not migrate.
Canned ResponsesSnippets (Cmd+Shift+S to insert, n s to create). Support AI variable substitution.

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Keyboard Shortcut Mapping

Most Gmail shortcuts work identically. Key differences:
ActionGmailSlashy
Composecc
Reply / Reply All / Forwardr / a / fr / a / f
SendCmd+EnterCmd+Enter
Search//
Archiveee
Starss
Mark read/unreadShift+I / Shift+Uu (toggle)
Trash / Spam# / !# / !
Navigatej / kj / k
Go to Inbox / Sent / Draftsg i / g t / g dg i / g t / g d
Labelll or v
Select all*+aCmd+A
Settings—Cmd+,
Command Palette—Cmd+K
AI Draft Reply—Cmd+Enter (on a thread)
AI Agent—Cmd+Shift+L
Snooze / Reminder—h
Shortcut reference?Shift+?
Slashy inbox showing a migrated Gmail account with all labels and emails synced

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Setting Slashy as Your Primary Client

1

Install

Bookmark the web app or install the desktop app. Download the iOS app for mobile.
2

Notifications

Enable native OS notifications (desktop app) or browser notifications (web app).
3

Configure Labels

Settings > Labels — enable and customize importance labels to replace Gmail’s category tabs.
4

Add Memories

Settings > Memories — add your role, preferences, and communication style so AI drafts are accurate from day one.

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Your First 7 Days

  • Connect Gmail and wait for initial sync (2-15 minutes)
  • Set up importance labels and add 3-5 memories
  • Explore shortcuts with Shift+?
  • Reply using Slashy instead of Gmail
  • Try AI Draft Reply (Cmd+Enter) and edit the result
  • Use the AI Agent (Cmd+Shift+L) to ask questions about your inbox
  • Ask the agent for a Daily Dropped Ball Scanner
  • Enable auto-reminders for unanswered contacts
  • Create a meeting prep automation
  • Create Snippets for frequent emails (n s)
  • Set up Booking Links (Settings > Calendars)
  • Use Bulk Unsubscribe in Settings to clean up newsletters

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Gmail vs Slashy at a Glance

CapabilityGmailSlashy
Email reading & sendingYesYes (same Gmail backend)
Filters / sortingManual rulesAI importance labels (learns from corrections)
DraftsManualAI-generated drafts in your voice
CalendarSeparate appBuilt-in, side-by-side with inbox
Scheduling linksRequires Calendly/third-partyBuilt-in booking links
SearchKeyword-basedAI-powered natural language search
AutomationsNoneBackground triggers, scanners, and reminders
iMessage integrationNoneAlerts, summaries, OTP forwarding
Keyboard shortcuts30+ shortcuts80+ shortcuts (Gmail-compatible)
AI agentGemini sidebar (limited)Full agent: drafts, sends, searches, automates
Keyboard shortcuts cheatsheet — press Shift+? anytime to see every shortcut in Slashy, or visit the full cheatsheet.

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Migration Checklist

Use this checklist to track your transition:
1

Connect your Gmail account

Sign up at slashy.com and connect via Google OAuth. Wait for initial sync (2-15 minutes).
2

Set up importance labels

Go to Settings > Labels and customize your importance categories. These replace Gmail’s Primary/Social/Promotions tabs.
3

Add AI memories

Settings > Memories — add your role, writing style, and preferences so AI drafts are accurate immediately.
4

Install the desktop app

Download from slashy.com/download. Enable OS notifications.
5

Recreate Gmail filters as automations

Open the agent sidebar (Cmd+Shift+L) and describe your old Gmail filters in plain English. The agent creates equivalent automations.
6

Create snippets for canned responses

Press n s to create snippets that replace Gmail canned responses. Slashy snippets support AI variable substitution.
7

Disable Gmail notifications

Turn off Gmail desktop/mobile notifications so you only get alerts from Slashy. This avoids double-notifications.

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Can I Still Use Gmail?

Yes. Slashy and Gmail share the same backend — switch freely. But using Slashy as your primary client makes the AI smarter. It learns your writing style, patterns, and preferences over time.

Your First Week

Day-by-day guide from onboarding to trained AI.

Sync Issues

Troubleshoot email and calendar sync problems.