ARATRIKA GUPTA`This is a submission for the Nylas Challenge: Galaxy Brain.
What I Built and Why
For this challenge, I developed Ideal-Comm, an intelligent email management app that leverages Nylas APIs to streamline communication by integrating AI-powered features. My vision was to craft a tool that doesn’t just manage emails but revolutionises the way we communicate. In a world where time is of the essence, Ideal-Comm transforms routine email tasks—like composing messages and analysing sentiments into seamless, intuitive experiences with just one click powered by Google Gemini API.
The inspiration behind this app was the desire to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI in everyday productivity tools. I imagined an app that could intuitively generate thoughtful email responses, prioritize communication based on emotional tone, and bring a new level of efficiency to email management. By blending Gemini with Nylas’ powerful API framework, Ideal-Comm was made—a true symphony of technology.
Demo
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Code
This shows the sentiment analysis and the response extracted by Cloud NLP.
This shows the EMAIL SENDER page which has a built in AI prompt for generating email body, for those who are feeling lazy!
Your Journey
The first week of this project was a true test of perseverance and determination. I found myself mentally drained, struggling to get Nylas to work as I envisioned. The integration with Gemini seemed like a distant dream, and I felt like I was chasing shadows. But just when I was about to hit a wall, I stumbled upon a tutorial in the Nylas developer documentation that felt like a beacon of hope. The relief was immense—it was the breakthrough I needed!
From there, the pieces of the puzzle began to click into place. I started by setting up the entire backend with Nylas, which, after the initial struggle, began to flow more smoothly. Next, I tackled the integration with Gemini, bringing the AI aspect of the project to life. Finally, I turned my attention to the frontend, building it with React.
The frontend inspiration was taken from https://www.aceternity.com, an amazing component library for developers.
I’m most proud of successfully integrating the generative AI feature, which truly elevates the app's utility by automating a significant part of email composition. Seeing the app generate relevant email bodies based on simple prompts was incredibly satisfying.
