π¬ AI Gmail Support Automation with Google Gemini, OpenAI & Pinecone
π How it Works
This workflow turns your Gmail inbox into an AI-powered customer support assistant using Google Gemini , OpenAI embeddings , and Pinecone vector search.
It automatically classifies incoming emails, retrieves context-based answers from your knowledge base, and replies instantly saving your support team valuable time.
π Workflow Overview
- Gmail Trigger β Detects new incoming customer emails.
- Intent Classifier β Identifies if the email is a support query or something else.
- Vector Store (Pinecone) β Retrieves the most relevant information.
- Email Support Agent (Gemini) β Generates a clear, human-like response.
- Gmail Node β Sends the AI-generated reply automatically.
- Slack Notification β Updates your team about the response.
- Label Query β Adds Gmail labels for tracking and organization.
This automation provides 24/7 AI-based email support , faster customer responses, and zero manual data lookup β ideal for busy teams handling repetitive queries.
π₯ Who Itβs For
- SaaS companies managing frequent customer support requests
- Startups and agencies looking to automate inbox replies
- Customer success teams aiming to improve response time
- Freelancers or small businesses who want smart, auto-handled Gmail support
βοΈ Set Up Steps
Estimated setup time: 10β15 minutes
- Connect your Gmail and Slack accounts to n8n.
- Add your API keys :
- Google Gemini API key
- OpenAI API key
- Link your Pinecone Vector Database (or create a new one).
- Customize the system message in the βEmail Support Agentβ node to match your tone or brand style.
- Send test emails to ensure the automation responds correctly and labels messages as intended.
- Check Slack notifications to confirm your team gets updates on replies.
π‘ Detailed setup notes are included in the sticky notes inside the workflow.
π§© Integrations Used
- Gmail API
- Google Gemini LLM
- OpenAI Embeddings
- Pinecone Vector Database
- Slack API
π‘ Key Benefits
- Provides instant AI-based email replies 24/7
- Reduces manual workload for support teams
- Maintains consistent and accurate tone using your knowledge base
- Keeps your inbox organized with automatic labels and team alerts
- Ideal for scaling customer support without hiring more agents