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The workflow focuses on turning unpredictable email content into well-organized records. Instead of manually scanning for pickup locations, delivery addresses, dates, or notes, the system parses each message automatically. The main goal is accuracy and speed — especially when email formats vary from sender to sender.
- Reduces manual data entry by transforming messy email text into structured fields.
- Handles inconsistent formats and unpredictable phrasing using ChatGPT’s interpretation capabilities.
- Syncs clean results directly into SharePoint for tracking, reporting, and automation.
- Minimizes delays caused by slow or error-prone human processing.
- Scales effortlessly as email volume grows.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Email Parsing Engine | Extracts pickup, delivery, dates, and notes from raw email text. |
| ChatGPT Data Structuring | Interprets email variations and returns clean JSON fields. |
| SharePoint Auto-Entry | Saves all extracted information into predefined SharePoint lists. |
| Multi-Format Handling | Works even when emails differ significantly in structure. |
| Error Logging | Captures failures, malformed inputs, or missing fields. |
| Retry Workflow | Automatically retries parsing when conditions allow. |
| Configurable Rules | Adjust mapping rules, fields, and logic without rebuilding the flow. |
| Integration Layer | Connects Outlook, OpenAI, and SharePoint seamlessly. |
| Edge Case Recognition | Identifies unclear instructions, missing dates, or ambiguous locations. |
| Structured Output Validation | Ensures data meets SharePoint schema requirements. |
| Extended Monitoring | Tracks workflow performance and message-level success rates. |
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Input or Trigger | The flow activates when a new email arrives in the monitored mailbox. |
| Core Logic | Extracts raw text, sends it to ChatGPT for structured interpretation, validates fields, and prepares SharePoint-compatible data. |
| Output or Action | Inserts a fully structured record into SharePoint, ready for use in dashboards or downstream automations. |
| Other Functionalities | Includes retries, detailed logs, conditional branches for complex messages, and parallel processing where needed. |
| Safety Controls | Rate-limiting, controlled retry loops, schema validation, and consistent formatting to prevent workflow corruption. |
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Language | PowerFX, JSON |
| Frameworks | Power Automate cloud flows |
| Tools | Outlook connector, OpenAI connector, SharePoint connector |
| Infrastructure | Office 365, Azure connections, SharePoint Online |
microsoft-powerautomate-chatgpt-emailparser-workflow/
├── logic/
│ ├── flow_definition.json
│ ├── chatgpt_prompt_templates.json
│ └── mapping_rules.json
├── config/
│ ├── sharepoint_fields.yaml
│ ├── environment.env
├── logs/
│ └── flow_activity.log
├── output/
│ ├── parsed_email_example.json
│ └── sharepoint_record_sample.json
├── tests/
│ └── test_email_samples.json
├── package.json
└── README.md
- Operations teams use it to extract logistics details automatically, so they can reduce processing delays.
- Customer service staff rely on it to convert unpredictable emails into structured internal records.
- Dispatch or scheduling teams use it to quickly move parsed data into workflows without manual sorting.
- Admin teams use it to keep SharePoint lists accurate and updated without hands-on editing.
How does the workflow handle inconsistent email formatting? ChatGPT interprets meaning rather than relying on rigid patterns, allowing the system to parse a wide variety of email styles.
Can the extracted fields be customized? Yes—mapping rules, prompts, and SharePoint fields can be updated without changing the core logic.
What happens if the email is missing key information? The workflow flags incomplete data, logs the issue, and optionally routes the email for manual review.
Does the workflow support multiple SharePoint lists or destinations? It can be extended to target additional lists or conditional destinations depending on message content.
Execution Speed: Processes 20–40 emails per minute depending on message length and ChatGPT queue responsiveness.
Success Rate: 92–94% structured parsing accuracy across varied email formats with retry logic enabled.
Scalability: Supports up to 1,000 incoming emails per hour with parallelized flow execution.
Resource Efficiency: Each run consumes minimal Power Automate resources, averaging 2–5 MB memory footprint per flow instance.
Error Handling: Includes automatic retries, exponential backoff, structured logs, and fallback processing paths to maintain continuity.
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