Email Integration
Best AI Assistant for Gmail
Carly is an AI assistant that connects to Gmail so you can triage your inbox, draft and send replies, schedule meetings, and manage email — all by CCing Carly or sending her a message. No plugins, no browser extensions, no learning curve.
Try Carly →What Carly can do with Gmail
Schedule meetings by CCing Carly
CC Carly on any Gmail thread and she'll read the context, check your Google Calendar, and propose times to the other party. Once they pick a time, she sends the invite. No booking links, no back-and-forth.
Triage your inbox on demand
Ask Carly "what's in my inbox?" and she'll check your Gmail, summarize what's waiting for you, flag anything urgent, and suggest replies you can approve or tweak before she sends them.
Draft and send replies from your account
Carly can suggest replies to emails in your Gmail inbox. Review what she drafts, tell her to adjust it or send it as-is, and she'll send the reply directly from your Gmail account.
Coordinate across time zones
When someone in another timezone wants to meet, CC Carly. She'll propose times that work for both of you, converting time zones automatically.
Why people are looking for AI email assistants for Gmail
The average professional receives 120+ emails a day. Most of those need some kind of action — a reply, a calendar hold, a follow-up, a forward to the right person. Gmail's built-in features help with search and labels, but they don't actually do the work for you. You still have to open each thread, write the reply, and switch to Google Calendar to schedule the meeting.
That's why AI assistants for Gmail have become one of the most searched-for productivity tools. People want something that can read their inbox, figure out what matters, draft responses in their voice, and handle scheduling — without installing a Chrome extension that breaks every time Gmail updates its UI.
How Carly works as your AI Gmail assistant
Carly connects to your Gmail account and works over email itself. You CC her on threads to delegate scheduling. You email her directly to ask what's in your inbox. She reads your messages, drafts replies for your review, and sends them from your actual Gmail address once you approve.
This is fundamentally different from Gmail plugins or AI writing tools that sit inside the compose window. Carly works from outside Gmail — she's a separate assistant you communicate with, who happens to have access to your inbox and calendar. That means she can cross-reference an email with your calendar, pull context from your CRM, and take action across multiple tools in a single exchange.
For scheduling specifically, you just CC Carly on the thread. She reads the conversation, checks your Google Calendar for availability, and proposes times to the other party. When they pick one, she sends the invite. You never open your calendar.
Who uses Carly with Gmail
Founders and executives who get too many emails to process manually. Sales reps who need to respond fast but spend half their day in their inbox. Consultants juggling multiple clients who need scheduling handled without back-and-forth. Anyone who's tried Boomerang, SaneBox, or Superhuman and still feels buried — Carly takes a different approach by actually doing the work, not just organizing it.
See it in action
How to connect Gmail to Carly
Sign up for Carly
Create your account in under 2 minutes.
Connect Gmail
Authorize the Gmail integration from your Carly dashboard. One click, and you're connected.
Start giving instructions
Email or text Carly with what you need done in Gmail. She handles the rest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best AI assistant for Gmail?
Carly is an AI assistant that connects to your Gmail account and lets you triage your inbox, draft replies, send emails, and schedule meetings — all by emailing or CCing her. Unlike browser extensions or Gmail plugins, Carly works from outside your inbox as a standalone assistant you message directly.
Can AI manage my Gmail inbox?
Yes. With Carly, you can ask "what's in my inbox?" and get a summary of your recent emails with urgency flags and suggested replies. You approve or edit the replies, and Carly sends them from your Gmail address. She can also flag threads that need follow-up and remind you about unanswered emails.
Can Carly send emails from my Gmail account?
Yes. Carly can send emails directly from your Gmail account so replies come from your address. She can also send from her own Carly address when coordinating scheduling on your behalf — you choose which approach works best.
How is Carly different from Gmail plugins like Boomerang or Superhuman?
Gmail plugins and extensions work inside Gmail's interface — they add buttons, snooze features, or AI suggestions in the compose window. Carly works from outside Gmail entirely. You email her or text her, and she takes action across your inbox, calendar, CRM, and other connected tools. She's an assistant, not a browser add-on.
Can AI automate Gmail scheduling?
Yes. CC Carly on any Gmail thread and she'll read the conversation, check your Google Calendar for open slots, and propose times to the other party. When they pick a time, she sends the calendar invite automatically. No booking links or scheduling tools needed.
Does Carly work with Google Workspace accounts?
Yes. Carly works with both personal Gmail accounts and Google Workspace (business) accounts. Just click Connect in your Carly dashboard and sign in.
Ready to automate your busywork?
Carly schedules, researches, and briefs you—so you can focus on what matters.
Get Carly Today →Or try our Free Group Scheduling Tool or Free Booking Page