AI Assistant
How AI Email Generation Works
Chat Workflow
Generating Emails from Chat
The most flexible way to generate emails is through the AI chat panel.
Basic prompt:
After the AI drafts the email, you’ll see:
- Subject line
- Email body
- Suggested send time (optional)
Automation
AI Email Mode in Automations
When building an automation, the Send Email action offers three modes:
The AI-Generated mode is powerful for sequences where each message should feel personal rather than templated. For example:
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Template | Uses a pre-built email template with variable substitution |
| Custom | Write a static email body directly in the automation builder |
| AI-Generated | Provides a prompt to the AI; each email is generated fresh for the specific recipient |
- A nurture follow-up 7 days after a lead goes quiet, where the AI references the lead’s industry and role.
- A proposal follow-up that references the proposal title and the account name.
- Add a Send Email action to your automation.
- Select AI-Generated as the mode.
- Write a prompt template. You can use CRM variables inside the prompt.
Prompt Variables
Customizing AI Prompts
Prompts in AI email actions support CRM template variables, which are filled in at send time:
| Variable | Resolved to |
|---|---|
{{contact.firstName}} | Contact’s first name |
{{contact.lastName}} | Contact’s last name |
{{contact.company}} | Contact’s linked account name |
{{contact.title}} | Contact’s job title |
{{lead.firstName}} | Lead’s first name |
{{opportunity.name}} | Opportunity name |
{{opportunity.value}} | Opportunity value |
{{user.firstName}} | Assigned rep’s first name |
{{workspace.name}} | Your workspace name |
Templates
Template Variables in Email Templates
Static email templates (not AI-generated) use the same
{{variable}} syntax. Any variable that isn’t found in the CRM for a specific recipient will be left blank unless you provide a fallback:The
| there fallback means the email reads “Hi there” if the first name isn’t available.Quality Control
Reviewing AI Email Quality
A few best practices:
- Keep prompts focused — one clear goal per email generates better results than multi-part instructions.
- Reference CRM fields explicitly — the AI performs better when it has concrete details (name, company, stage) rather than abstract concepts.
- Test AI automations with your own email address before going live to review output quality.
