> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.phinite.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Email Assistants (Inbox Automation)

> Automate email triage and replies with flows and tools.

## Overview

Email assistants process inbound emails, classify them, and take actions using flows and tools.

## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect inbox">
    Configure your email channel. See [Channels: Email](/channels/email).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Design flows">
    Build flows to parse, classify, and respond. See [Graph Studio](/graph-studio/overview).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Attach tools">
    Use tools to look up data, create tickets, or send replies. See [DevStudio](/devstudio/overview).
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Use capture variables to extract key fields (sender, subject, order id) for downstream actions.
</Note>