Quick Compose for Gmail™

Quick Compose for Gmail™

Quickly open the compose window of Gmail. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt + C.

What is Quick Compose for Gmail™?
Quick Compose for Gmail™ is a highly efficient Chrome extension aiming to streamline the process of composing an email. By using a keyboard shortcut (Alt+C) or a toolbar button, users trigger an instant mechanism to open the compose window in Gmail, bypassing the need to access the often distracting mailbox. The application supports multiple Google affiliated accounts including Gmail and G Suite, and allows pre-setting of subject text, recipients' addresses and email content. It is an ideal tool for individuals seeking a quick and distraction-free way to draft emails.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 5.00 (22)
Version: 0.8 (Last updated: 2019-09-18)
Creation date: 2019-09-17
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • activeTab
Size: 47.26K
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Summary

Use the keyboard shortcut (Alt+C), or the toolbar button. Select text and use the context menu option.

You can also set subject text, recipient addresses and email body. Supports multiple Gmail or G Suite (Google Apps) accounts.

Great tool to send email without opening (and getting distracted by) your Gmail inbox. Read more: https://browsernative.com/quick-compose-gmail-3109/

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Increases productivity by reducing distractions from the inbox
  • Allows quick email composition with a keyboard shortcut
  • Very easy setup and use
  • Provides a sense of digital minimalism
Cons
  • Key combination shortcut might not work on Mac based on one user review
Most mentioned
  • Bypasses the inbox to reduce distractions
  • Quick email composition through keyboard shortcut
  • Easy to setup and use
Recent reviews
Yay! Great way to avoid looking at your inbox but still send (like Thunderbird and Mailbird)
by Joseph Prior Joseph Prior, 2018-09-01

Excellent little productivity app for those of us who find it hard not to engage with our inbox each time we see it.
by Felix Niland Felix Niland, 2022-04-20

Works great! Alt+C and you're already sending the email without the distraction of the inbox.
by Richard MS Richard MS, 2022-03-02
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Safety
Risk impact

Quick Compose for Gmail™ is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Quick Compose for Gmail™ has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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