Reply
Tool ID: email_message_reply
Summary
Replies to an existing message (by folder + IMAP uid) via SMTP, with proper reply subject and threading headers. Requires your explicit confirmation. Supports reply-all and a dry run preview.
When to use it
- Answer a found email — After search/get, send a reply without composing a brand-new thread.
- Reply-all — Include the original recipients when you ask for it.
- Preview first — Dry-run to see who would receive the reply and the subject line.
What you need
| Requirement | Required? |
|---|---|
| Metraclick connection | Yes |
| Tool enabled for your account | Yes |
| Email credentials | Yes |
Parameters
| Parameter | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|
uid |
Yes | IMAP uid of the message you are replying to. |
body |
Yes | Your reply text. |
mailbox |
No | Account id. Omit for the default mailbox. |
folder |
No | Folder of the original message. Default: INBOX. |
reply_all |
No | If true, reply to all original recipients. Default: false (reply to sender only). |
confirm |
Yes to send | Must be true to actually send. |
dry_run |
No | If true, preview only — do not send. |
What you get back
Dry run: who would receive the reply and the subject that would be used.
After a confirmed send: sent: true, the to / subject used, and SMTP result details.
Example prompts
Search the inbox for the latest email from Acme about the contract, open it, then draft a short reply. Dry-run the reply first — do not send.
Reply to message uid 3182 saying we can meet Thursday at 14:00. I confirm — send it.
Reply-all to that thread thanking everyone and confirming receipt. Ask me before sending.
Tips
- Same folder — Use the folder where you found the message (often Inbox).
- Reply vs new mail — Use this when you want threading on an existing message; use Send message for a new conversation.
- Confirm — Same safety rule as other send tools: nothing goes out until you approve.