sales-sanebox

What this skill does

# SaneBox Platform Help

Helps with SaneBox — an AI email filtering service that works server-side via IMAP to sort low-priority emails into smart folders. Works with any email provider (Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, Yahoo, Fastmail, any IMAP). Reads metadata only, never stores email content.

## Step 1 — Gather context

If `references/learnings.md` exists, read it first for accumulated platform knowledge.

Ask the user:

1. **What are you trying to do with SaneBox?**
   - A) Set up SaneBox for the first time
   - B) Fix filtering (important emails going to SaneLater)
   - C) Block unwanted senders (SaneBlackHole)
   - D) Configure snooze, reminders, or custom folders
   - E) Compare SaneBox to alternatives
   - F) Something else — describe it

2. **Which email provider(s)?**
   - A) Gmail / Google Workspace
   - B) Outlook / Microsoft 365
   - C) Apple iCloud
   - D) Other IMAP (Fastmail, Yahoo, etc.)
   - E) Multiple providers

3. **Which plan are you on (or considering)?**
   - A) Snack ($7/mo) — 1 account, 2 features
   - B) Lunch ($12/mo) — 2 accounts, 6 features
   - C) Dinner ($36/mo) — 4 accounts, all features
   - D) Not sure / evaluating

**If the user's request already provides most of this context, skip directly to the relevant step.**

## Step 2 — Route or answer directly

| If the question is about... | Route to... |
|---|---|
| AI-drafted email replies in your voice | `/sales-fyxer {question}` or `/sales-superhuman {question}` |
| Full AI email client (keyboard workflow, speed) | `/sales-superhuman {question}` |
| AI-native Gmail client (AI filters, Ghostwriter) | `/sales-shortwave {question}` |
| Action item extraction from emails | `/sales-unboxd {question}` |
| AI executive assistant (calendar + tasks + email) | `/sales-alfred {question}` |
| Meeting note-taking or call recording | `/sales-note-taker {question}` |

For SaneBox-specific questions, continue to Step 3.

## Step 3 — SaneBox platform reference

**Read `references/platform-guide.md`** for the full platform reference — capabilities, pricing, smart folders, training, and comparison data.

Answer the user's question using only the relevant section. Don't dump the full reference.

## Step 4 — Actionable guidance

You no longer need the platform guide — focus on the user's specific situation.

- For **mislabeled emails**: Drag emails back to Inbox — SaneBox retrains. Allow 1-2 weeks of corrections.
- For **SaneBlackHole issues**: Verify the sender is dragged into the SaneBlackHole folder (not just deleted). Check the 7-day review period hasn't been bypassed.
- For **folder clutter**: Disable unused Sane folders from the SaneBox dashboard (Settings → Folders). Folder removal takes 5-30 minutes to propagate.
- For **plan selection**: Start with Snack ($7/mo) for one account. Upgrade to Lunch ($12/mo) for reminders and a second account. Dinner ($36/mo) only if you need 4 accounts and SaneAttachments.

If you discover a gotcha, workaround, or tip not covered in `references/learnings.md`, append it there.

## Gotchas

> *Best-effort from research — review these, especially items about plan-gated features and billing that may be outdated.*

- **No API, no webhooks, no Zapier/Make.** SaneBox is entirely server-side — it creates IMAP folders and moves emails. No developer integration surface whatsoever.
- **Not an email client.** SaneBox works behind your existing email client. It doesn't replace Gmail, Outlook, or Apple Mail — it just sorts emails into folders.
- **No AI drafting.** SaneBox filters and sorts only. If you need AI-written replies, pair with Superhuman, Fyxer, or Shortwave.
- **Feature count is plan-gated.** Snack gives you only 2 features to choose from. SaneReminders requires Lunch ($12/mo). SaneAttachments requires Dinner ($36/mo).
- **Metadata only.** SaneBox reads sender, subject, and date headers — never email body content. Training is based on your folder-move behavior, not message content analysis.
- **Folders persist after cancellation.** SaneBox folders may reappear in Outlook and Apple Mail after unsubscribing. Manual folder deletion required.
- **14-day trial.** Free trial available; confirm whether credit card is required before signing up. 25% discount for education, nonprofit, and government.
- **Self-improving**: If you discover something not covered here, append it to `references/learnings.md` with today's date.

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- `/sales-fyxer` — Fyxer AI email assistant (inbox organization, AI drafting, meeting notes). Install:
  `npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-fyxer -a claude-code`
- `/sales-superhuman` — Superhuman email client (keyboard-driven, MCP server, CRM integrations). Install:
  `npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-superhuman -a claude-code`
- `/sales-shortwave` — Shortwave AI-native Gmail client (AI filters, Ghostwriter, MCP consumer). Install:
  `npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-shortwave -a claude-code`
- `/sales-inbox-zero` — Inbox Zero open-source AI email assistant (auto-labeling, rules API/CLI, self-hostable, $18/mo or free). Install:
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  `npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-clean-email -a claude-code`
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## Examples

### Example 1: Important client emails ending up in SaneLater
**User says**: "My client emails keep going to SaneLater instead of my inbox. How do I fix this?"
**Skill does**:
1. Reads platform guide for training mechanism
2. Explains SaneBox learns from behavior — drag the misfiltered emails from SaneLater back to Inbox
3. Notes retraining takes 1-2 weeks of consistent corrections
4. Suggests checking if existing email server rules/filters are conflicting with SaneBox
5. If the client is a new contact, explains SaneBox defaults unknown senders to SaneLater until trained
**Result**: Step-by-step retraining guidance with realistic timeline

### Example 2: Comparing SaneBox vs Superhuman for inbox management
**User says**: "Should I use SaneBox or Superhuman to manage email overload?"
**Skill does**:
1. Reads platform guide comparison section
2. Explains core difference: SaneBox is a background filter (any email client, any provider, $7/mo), Superhuman is a replacement email client (Gmail/Outlook only, $25+/mo)
3. SaneBox is better if: you love your current email client, use non-Gmail/Outlook providers, want the cheapest option
4. Superhuman is better if: you want AI drafting, keyboard-driven speed, CRM integration, MCP for Claude Code
5. Notes they can be used together — SaneBox filters in the background, Superhuman as your email client
**Result**: Clear comparison with recommendation based on needs and budget

### Example 3: Automating inbox triage with SaneBox (developer question)
**User says**: "Can I use the SaneBox API to build an email triage pipeline?"
**Skill does**:
1. Reads platform guide and API reference
2. Explains SaneBox has no public API, no webhooks, and no Zapier/Make integration
3. Notes the only "integration" is IMAP folder manipulation — SaneBox creates folders, you can read them via IMAP
4. Suggests workaround: us