Catch the tense thread before it becomes the incident

An evening flag for email threads that turned sharp, urgent, or passive-aggressive today -- while there's still time to step in.

Every manager has found a blow-up thread two days too late. What started as a scheduling question is now six replies of frost, two people are upset, and HR is about to be cc'd.

The signals were there at message three. You just weren't reading that thread -- because nobody can read every thread.

THE ROUTINE

What it does

This routine runs every evening. It scans the day's email threads for signs of tension: sharp language, urgency markers, escalation patterns.

You get a short list of conversations worth a look, with why each was flagged. A five-minute intervention tonight beats a two-hour mediation next week.

Try the prompt

Copy this prompt into a new Littlebird routine. Edit the days and times to fit your schedule.

COPY THIS PROMPT
Every evening flag any email threads today that seem tense urgent or escalating

What it uses

Gmail. It reads tone across your active threads and flags the ones that are heating up.

Set it up in three steps

  1. Open Littlebird and go to Routines, then create a new routine.
  2. Paste the prompt above. Adjust the days and times to fit your schedule.
  3. Littlebird runs it on schedule from then on. Pause or edit it anytime with auto-pause.

FAQ

Does it read all my team's email?

It reads the email in your own inbox -- threads you're part of or cc'd on. Nothing beyond your own account.

What does the tension detector cost?

It runs on Basic for free. Plus is $17 per month billed annually or $20 monthly, with 14 days free to try it.

Is flagged content private?

Yes. Littlebird holds SOC 2 certification and is GDPR and CCPA compliant. Nothing is sold, nothing trains models, and deletion is always available.

Can I adjust the sensitivity?

Yes. Tell it in the prompt what to watch for -- 'only direct conflict' or 'include anything urgent.'

Do you have a Windows version?

Not yet. Littlebird is Mac-only -- join the waitlist for the Windows announcement.

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