---
name: gws-gmail-forward
version: 1.0.0
description: "Gmail: Forward a message to new recipients."
metadata:
  openclaw:
    category: "productivity"
    requires:
      bins: ["gws"]
    cliHelp: "gws gmail +forward --help"
---

# gmail +forward

> **PREREQUISITE:** Read `../gws-shared/SKILL.md` for auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, run `gws generate-skills` to create it.

Forward a message to new recipients

## Usage

```bash
gws gmail +forward --message-id <ID> --to <EMAILS>
```

## Flags

| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|------|----------|---------|-------------|
| `--message-id` | ✓ | — | Gmail message ID to forward |
| `--to` | ✓ | — | Recipient email address(es), comma-separated |
| `--from` | — | — | Sender address (for send-as/alias; omit to use account default) |
| `--cc` | — | — | CC recipients (comma-separated) |
| `--body` | — | — | Optional note to include above the forwarded message |
| `--dry-run` | — | — | Show the request that would be sent without executing it |

## Examples

```bash
gws gmail +forward --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --to dave@example.com
gws gmail +forward --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --to dave@example.com --body 'FYI see below'
gws gmail +forward --message-id 18f1a2b3c4d --to dave@example.com --cc eve@example.com
```

## Tips

- Includes the original message with sender, date, subject, and recipients.
- Sends the forward as a new message rather than forcing it into the original thread.

## See Also

- [gws-shared](../gws-shared/SKILL.md) — Global flags and auth
- [gws-gmail](../gws-gmail/SKILL.md) — All send, read, and manage email commands