Email triage software helps separate messages that need action from messages that can wait. It should reduce the number of decisions you make manually without hiding the logic behind those decisions.
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A good triage system answers four questions
- Does this need a reply?
- How urgent is it?
- What context does the reply require?
- What should happen if the user disagrees?
Where AI helps
AI can read thread context and identify likely asks, urgency, unanswered questions, and missing information. Postscript stores that as reviewable state so the user can see why a message landed in the reply queue.
FAQ
What is email triage?
Email triage is the process of sorting messages by urgency, reply need, importance, and next action.
Can AI triage email?
Yes. AI can classify likely reply-needed threads, urgency, and context, but users should be able to inspect and correct those decisions.
What is the difference between labels and triage?
Labels organize messages by type. Triage decides what needs attention next.