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Review and finalize multiple pending drafts in a batch session: read context, edit, or discard.

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Recipe: Draft Batch Review

Review and finalize multiple pending drafts in a single session. Read context for each, decide whether to edit, keep, or discard.

Prerequisite: Read the use-spark base skill for command reference and filter syntax.

Access level required: triage.

Steps

Step 1: List all pending drafts

spark emails Drafts

Review the list of drafts - note subjects, recipients, and dates.

Step 2: Review each draft in context

For each draft, read the full thread to understand the context:

spark thread <id>

Check if the conversation has moved on since the draft was created - someone else may have replied, or the topic may be resolved.

Step 3: Decide on each draft

For each draft, present the options to the user:

Edit - the draft needs changes before sending:

spark draft --edit <id> --body "Updated content..."
spark draft --edit <id> --subject "Updated subject"

Keep as-is - the draft is ready to send. Note it for the user.

Discard - the draft is no longer needed. Move to trash:

spark action moveToTrash <id>

Step 4: Report

Summarize: "Reviewed N drafts. M edited, K ready to send, L discarded."

Tips

  • Drafts accumulate when the user starts replies but doesn't finish them. This recipe clears the backlog.
  • Always read the thread before editing a draft - the context may have changed since it was created.
  • If a thread has new replies since the draft was created, the draft may be outdated and need rewriting.
  • draft --edit updates the draft in place - it doesn't create a new one.
  • For drafts that are replies (--reply-to), read the original thread to verify the reply still makes sense.
  • Run this recipe weekly to prevent draft accumulation.
  • Discarding via moveToTrash is reversible - the draft can be recovered from trash if needed.