Schedule project file summaries and email them

Set up Codex to read a project folder on a schedule and email a summary through Gmail.

Done with Codexยท Intermediate

What they did
A guide walks a developer through installing the Gmail plugin with OAuth, then sending a test message. After that, they attach an automation to a local project folder and give Codex instructions to review the files, write a summary, and send it through @Gmail. The demo uses two transcript files, a Sunday 9 a.m. run time, medium reasoning, and full-access permissions so it can operate on its own.
How it went
The setup is said to take less than ten minutes, then it keeps running without more help. The source does not report a real-world output, but it does mention common problems like an expired OAuth token, approval pauses, and leaving out @Gmail.
Tips
Check token usage before turning it on, since each run spends credits. Bigger folders and higher reasoning settings can burn through usage fast, and unattended runs need full access.

Try it yourself with Codex

Set up an automation that runs every [day and time] and reviews the files in [project folder]. Write a short update covering progress, open questions, and next steps, then email it to [recipient address] through my Gmail plugin. First, show me the draft email and the schedule and wait for my approval before sending anything.

Fill in the [brackets]. Agents can make mistakes, so review anything before it is sent, paid or deleted.

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