Superhuman and SaneBox: Working Together Seamlessly
SaneBox and Superhuman are powerful tools for email management, but a slight wrinkle exists when using them together. Here’s what you need to know:
The Issue:
Superhuman’s “Reminders” and “Mark Not Done” features can unintentionally retrain SaneBox to consider emails “important” when they shouldn’t be.
Why it Happens:
- Superhuman hides emails marked as “Snoozed” or “Not Done,” even though they still exist in their original SaneBox folders.
- When the reminder period ends, Superhuman moves the email back to your Inbox, which SaneBox interprets as a “move to important” action.
Solutions:
Option 1: SaneBox Control
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Use SaneReminders: SaneBox offers a built-in reminder feature that works seamlessly without retraining issues.
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Avoid Superhuman “Mark Not Done”: Consider those “done” checkmarks for non-Inbox emails as an indicator of “not important.”
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Use Superhuman “Remove”: Use this to remove labels and archive emails permanently.
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“Inbox Once”: Move emails from SaneBox folders back to Inbox temporarily using the “Inbox Once” option in your SaneBox Digest.
Option 2: SaneBox Setting Adjustment
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Contact Support: Our team can adjust a setting that allows Superhuman to move emails between Inbox and SaneBox folders without retraining.
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Downside: All future “Inbox-worthy” emails would need to be trained through the SaneBox Digest or Email Cleanup tool.
Additional Considerations:
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SaneArchive and Superhuman Reminders: If you use SaneArchive and snooze an email, it might reappear with a “SaneArchive” label.
- Disable SaneArchive if this bothers you.
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Residual Labels: In rare cases, Gmail might not completely remove SaneBox labels. The SaneBox Trainings section can help verify sender training.
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Power Tip: Utilize SaneBox folders like SaneLater and SaneNews to keep your Inbox focused on important emails. Review your Digest daily to manage less critical items.
- Messy Mode: For those worried about missing emails, Messy Mode leaves everything in your Inbox. However, it disables many SaneBox benefits.
Remember: By understanding this interaction, you can optimize your workflow and get the most out of both SaneBox and Superhuman.
