I only create Gmail drafts for Shopify WISMO — on purpose

Description and use

Automated Gmail draft creation for Shopify shops using n8n, generating replies from order data.

Problem

Small Shopify shops need a lightweight way to respond to customer emails without a full helpdesk.

Outcome

The workflow automatically drafts replies to customer emails, reducing manual effort while keeping control over final sending.

Workflow

• Read unread Gmail messages
• Extract order number from email
• Query Shopify for order details (read‑only)
• Generate reply content
• Create draft reply in the same Gmail thread

Evidence

Small Shopify shops often live in Gmail, not a full helpdesk.

Source

I packaged an n8n workflow that: 1) Reads unread Gmail 2) Finds an order number 3) Looks the order up in Shopify (read-only) 4) Writes a reply draft in the same thread

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There is no Send node. You press Send in Gmail.

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Live Gmail / Shopify / Gemini are not tested by us yet

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Safety rules escape angry/chargeback language, email mismatches, refund wording, etc.

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