Workflow connector steps read current information from an app you connected to the workspace. Choose Read from a connected app, select the app, and then choose a read operation that is available at that point in the workflow.
Gmail search
The Gmail search field uses the same search terms as Gmail's search bar. It is plain text, not JSON.
from:billing@acme.com has:attachment subject:invoice
Common searches:
| Search | Finds |
|---|---|
from:vendor@example.com | Messages from one sender |
subject:invoice | Messages with invoice in the subject |
has:attachment | Messages with attachments |
is:unread label:important | Unread messages carrying the Important label |
"liability cap" | Messages containing that exact phrase |
Combine terms by separating them with spaces. Gmail applies all combined terms to the same search.
The separate After and Before fields accept dates in YYYY-MM-DD format. Filepad evaluates them in the workspace timezone. Before is an exclusive end date.
Reads that depend on earlier steps
Some connected-app operations need data produced during the current workflow run. Filepad hides those operations until the workflow has a compatible earlier step. Internal handles are never values a person should type manually.
For example, reading a Gmail attachment requires a message-read result that contains an attachment reference. It cannot be configured directly after Manual start.