Automate & Innovate: Edition #2

Hey Everyone!

I can't thank you enough for all the support across the platforms where I’m sharing automation ideas and tools. It’s been incredible, and I’m excited to keep the automation goodness coming your way! I’m also working on something big—a community for those of you ready to go deeper into serious automation (more below).

I've been trying to think of a name for this newsletter series and initially landed on "Automate & Innovate"—but I'm curious, what do you think? If you have other ideas, hit reply and let me know! Now, let’s dive into this week’s highlights—packed with must-watch videos, automation hacks, and a sneak peek at what’s next.

🎥 This Week's Must-Watch

Build an AI Email Search That Finds Anything in 10K Emails Instantly

Email, specifically email search is broken. I tried to fix that by building an AI-powered search system that can instantly find any conversation in thousands of emails. This guide shows you how to leverage vector databases and modern AI tools to create your own intelligent email assistant.

Key Benefits:

• Process 10,000+ emails in seconds

• Get contextually relevant responses to natural language questions

• Build the entire system for less than a premium email client subscription

• Never lose track of important conversations again

🕒 Watch Time: 37 minutes

Click to watch and change how you search through emails!

💡 Automation Hack of the Week

Reverse Engineering Internal APIs: The Smart Way to Extend Service Capabilities

Ever wanted to automate a service that doesn't offer a public API? Here's a beginner-friendly approach to discovering and utilizing internal APIs:

1. Use your browser's Developer Tools (F12 in most browsers)

2. Navigate to the Network tab and filter for "XHR" or "Fetch" requests

3. Perform the action you want to automate on the website

4. Look for the corresponding network request that contains the data you need

Pro Tip: Most modern web applications communicate with their servers using these internal APIs – you're just discovering the paths they already use!

Remember: Always check the service's terms of service and use this approach responsibly and ethically.

🔧 Tool Spotlight: There's An AI For That

• What it does: Comprehensive directory of AI tools and solutions

• Perfect for: Anyone looking to discover AI alternatives to traditional tools

• Low-code friendly? N/A (Directory site, but with lots of no / low code options)

• AI-powered? Yes

• Free to use? Yes

Why we love it: There's An AI For That (theresanaiforthat.com) serves as your AI tool discovery engine. Instead of spending hours searching for the right AI solution, or even if one currently exists, this directory helps you quickly find AI alternatives for nearly any task.

Whether you're looking for:

• AI writing assistants

• Image generation tools

• Voice synthesis solutions

• Data analysis tools

• Or virtually any other AI-powered solution

This directory helps you find the perfect tool for your needs, often revealing options you might never have discovered otherwise.

🧠 AI Corner: Claude's New Computer Skills

Anthropic has announced a groundbreaking development: teaching Claude to use computers like a human would. Here's why this matters for automation:

• Instead of specialized tools, Claude can now use standard software designed for humans.

• The AI can perform complex sequences like researching, filling forms, and managing data

• Early tests show Claude outperforming other AI systems in computer interaction tasks

• Development focus includes built-in safety measures and responsible deployment

Why this matters: This advancement prompts a fresh look at the role of APIs in automation. While APIs remain essential for enabling bulk actions efficiently, Claude’s ability to operate software directly presents a compelling alternative when APIs aren't available for a specific task. This approach could bridge critical gaps, expanding the scope of what can be automated with ease.

🌟 Special Announcement: Join the Getting Automated Community

Big news! We're launching an exclusive community for serious automation builders, limited to just 250 founding members.

Join the Founding Members Waitlist →

The Getting Automated community isn't just another online group—it's a carefully curated space for entrepreneurs, engineers, and business professionals who are implementing cutting-edge AI tools within their automation workflows to drive real business results.

What Makes This Community Different: 

• Built on 15+ years of real automation consulting experience

• Focus on practical implementation, not theoretical frameworks

• Direct access to proven solutions that clients pay $300/hour for

• Exclusive resources and early access to all content

Founding Member Benefits:

• Complete automation template library

• Behind-the-scenes build processes

• Direct implementation support

• Private "Founding 250" access channel

• Early access to upcoming courses

• $500 value AI automation audit

Who This Is For: 

✓ Engineers implementing AI automation at scale

✓ Business owners serious about intelligent operations

✓ Professionals focused on real AI solutions

✓ Builders who value implementation over theory

Join the Founding Members Waitlist →

Limited to 250 spots for serious builders who want to transform their operations with AI-powered automation.

📊 Quick Poll

This week's question: How do you currently handle email search and organization?

🔮 Next Week's Deep Dive

Get ready for a controversial but crucial topic: "When NOT to Use No-Code/Low-Code Tools." We'll explore:

• Scenarios where traditional coding is the better choice

• Hidden costs of no-code solutions

• Signs that your project has outgrown no-code tools

• How to make the transition from no-code to code

Have specific questions about this topic? Reply to this email, and we'll address them in next week's edition!

👋 Before You Go

Have you discovered an innovative way to automate your workflow? Share your automation wins with us! Reply to this email, and you might be featured in an upcoming issue.

Was this newsletter automated? You bet it was. But the insights? 100% human-curated just for you.