Hey everyone,
I couldn’t find an existing thread that fits my needs, so I’m starting a new topic.
I’m looking to build an AI agent that monitors an email inbox and performs specific tasks when an email arrives. Here’s the idea:
- Input: I receive an email containing all the details (content, title, description, featured image, etc.) needed to update a website.
- Action: The AI agent will process the email and then navigate to a website’s backend to upload or update the content.
- Tooling: I’m considering using automation tools like Playwright to interact with the website.
I’m not expecting a full solution yet, but I’d like some guidance on:
- Where to start with setting up such an AI-driven workflow.
- Whether it’s feasible to have an entire inbox managed by an AI agent.
- Any alternative approaches or tools that might be better suited for this task.
Feel free to ask for clarification if needed.
Thanks in advance!
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