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I Made a Tool to Cleanup Gmail

I Made a Tool to Cleanup Gmail

by JaredCampbell·Apr 1, 2026·2 points·1 comment
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AI Analysis

●MidSolve My ProblemCozy

Forces newest Gmail messages to top, but the Chrome Store listing is broken.

Strengths
  • •Local-only processing means zero data leaves your browser for privacy.
  • •Forces newest message to top, solving Gmail's biggest chronological grievance.
Weaknesses
  • •Chrome Store screenshot shows "Item currently unavailable" error during launch.
  • •Competes directly with Simplify Gmail which has more features and stability.
Category
Productivity
Target Audience

Gmail power users, inbox zero enthusiasts

Similar To

Simplify Gmail · Checker Plus for Gmail

Post Description

I got frustrated with Gmail's lack of customization, and built an extension for myself.

It doesn't do much other than modify how Gmail is displayed in Chrome. Does it as minimally as possible (that I can engineer). Done locally.

Currently built the following settings:

Conversations:

* Show newest message first

* Show every message in a thread (sometimes they're collapsed into numbered bubbles)

* Remove AI overviews (retches)

Layout/UI:

* Minimize the search & top bar

* Minimize the far left "rail" (Mail/Chat/Meet)

* Hide a bunch of extraneous icons/buttons/items

* Adjust width of Folders/Labels column (still in-process)

Mini-Automations:

* Automatically open to inbox on page start/refresh

* Automatically select first message if the reading pane is open (unless unread, or previous message already selected)

* Add a recurring reminder (if wanted) to use Gmail's new Manage Subscriptions folder/feature

Bunch more features I'd like to add. Let me know if you think I should change anything. Or if you have any code/bug feedback... :)

[email protected]

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