We’re setting expectations early so nothing feels confusing later. Required tools - An email inbox (Gmail or Outlook) - An AI tool (ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini) - A place to store prompts (Notion / Google Doc) About n8n (for now) We will use n8n later in the sprintBut not today. When we do: - We’ll use n8n Cloud - No servers - No Docker - No self-hosting required I’ll walk you through it step-by-step in Week 3. 👇 Comment: “Tools ready ✅” + which AI tool you’re using

This is the spec document your automation will follow. Create a simple doc with: - Agent mission - Success rules - Guardrails - 2–3 real example emails (sanitized) Why this matters When we open n8n later, this document becomes: - The system prompt - The decision logic - The routing rules 👇 Comment “Blueprint ready”.

Today we’re not touching automation yet. But everything you define today will become logic inside n8n later. Your task Write answers to: - What makes a reply “good”? - What should the AI never do? - When should the AI say “needs human review”? Examples - “Never confirm pricing” - “Never accept meetings” - “Flag emotional emails” Why this matters In Week 3, these rules turn into: - IF nodes - Switch paths - Human-approval steps in n8n Cloud ⚠️ Important:You do NOT need n8n today.We’ll set it up together later. 👇 Comment 2–3 guardrails you’re adding.

Before AI, understand you. ActionPick 5 recent emails and note: - What was needed? - What decision you made? - How long it took? 👇 Comment one thing you noticed.

Today is about clarity, not tools. Read the Notion guide → Introduction / Defining Your AI Email Agent Here is the notion guide - https://www.notion.so/steffyellis/How-To-Build-Your-First-AI-Email-Agent-No-Coding-Required-1bf9d3d26bee80748f90ed147d2ed214 Action Answer: - What email problem do you want help with? - Who is this for? (you / a role) Deliverable Comment with: “I’m building an AI email agent that helps ___ do ___.”