Draft Reply

Draft a response to an email or message.

Usage

/draft-reply

Then provide:

• •The email/message to respond to
• •Any specific direction for the response

Context Gathering

From the Message

• •Who is it from? (Check people/ for context)
• •What are they asking or saying?
• •What's the underlying need?
• •Any urgency indicators?

From Relationship

• •Communication style preferences
• •Relationship history
• •Current context with this person

From User

• •"What's your goal with this response?"
• •"Any constraints?" (Timeline, tone, etc.)
• •"Anything to avoid?"

Output Format

## Reply Draft

**To:** [Name] <[email]>
**Re:** [Subject]

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[The drafted response]

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**Notes:**
- Tone: [Professional / Warm / Direct / etc.]
- Key points addressed: [List]
- [Any considerations about timing or approach]

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Adjustments needed? Ready to send?

Response Types

Information Request

• •Provide what's asked clearly
• •Offer additional helpful context
• •Easy to scan

Decision Needed

• •Clear options if applicable
• •Your recommendation
• •Easy to respond yes/no

Scheduling

• •Propose specific times
• •Flexible alternatives
• •Clear next step

Difficult Message

• •Acknowledge their perspective
• •Address concerns directly
• •Professional and measured

Decline/No

• •Respectful but clear
• •Brief explanation if appropriate
• •Leave door open if warranted

Thank You/Acknowledgment

• •Genuine appreciation
• •Specific about what you valued
• •Forward-looking if appropriate

Tone Matching

Consider:

• •Their tone in the original message
• •Your relationship history
• •Cultural context
• •The topic sensitivity

Options:

• •Formal: "I appreciate your inquiry..."
• •Professional: "Thanks for reaching out..."
• •Casual: "Hey! Great question..."
• •Warm: "So good to hear from you..."

Length Calibration

Match the energy:

• •Short message → Short response
• •Detailed message → Address all points
• •Simple question → Simple answer
• •Complex topic → Thorough but organized

General rule: Shorter is usually better.

Structure for Long Responses

If multiple points to address:

1. •Opening acknowledgment
2. •Point-by-point responses (numbered or bulleted)
3. •Summary of any actions
4. •Clear next step
5. •Warm close

Safety Note

I'll show you the draft first. I will NOT send anything without your explicit approval.

Quick Options

"Want me to:

1. •Draft as written
2. •Adjust tone to [more formal / more casual]
3. •Make it shorter
4. •Add/remove something specific"