Overview
Each Trix account gets a unique email address that you can use to store memories, search, and interact with your knowledge base via email. Perfect for quick captures from mobile or integration with email-based workflows.
Your email address format: [email protected]
Setup
Get Your Email Address
# Show your email address
trix email
# Setup/create email address
trix email setupAdd to Contacts
Save your Trix email address to your phone or email client for quick access. You can now send emails to store memories on the go.
Sending Emails to Trix
Store as Memory
Simply send an email to your Trix address. The subject and body will be stored as a memory.
To: [email protected]
Subject: Meeting notes from Q4 planning
The team discussed:
- Launch timeline for new feature
- Resource allocation for Q1
- Marketing strategy review
Action items:
- Schedule follow-up meeting
- Draft project timelineAdd Tags with Hashtags
Include hashtags in your email to automatically tag memories:
To: [email protected]
Subject: Project idea #work #product
New feature idea: Add real-time collaboration to the editor.
Would help with team productivity. #brainstormHashtags anywhere in the email (subject or body) will be extracted as tags.
Search via Email
Send emails with special commands to search your memories:
To: [email protected]
Subject: /search API authentication
Body: (optional additional context)
You'll receive a reply with matching memoriesAsk Questions
To: [email protected]
Subject: /ask How do I authenticate with the API?
You'll receive a reply with an AI-generated answer
based on your memoriesEmail Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (none) | Store as memory | Subject: Meeting notes |
/search | Search memories | Subject: /search API docs |
/ask | Ask a question | Subject: /ask How do I...? |
#tag | Add tags | Body: Project notes #work #urgent |
Email History
# View received emails
trix email history
# Show more emails
trix email history --limit 50
# Filter by status
trix email history --status completed
trix email history --status failed
trix email history --status processing
# Pagination
trix email history --limit 20 --offset 20Email Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
pending | Email received, waiting to process |
processing | Currently processing the email |
completed | Successfully processed |
failed | Processing failed (check logs) |
Security
Rotate Email Address
If your email address is compromised or you want a fresh start, rotate to a new address:
# Rotate with 24-hour grace period (default)
trix email rotate
# Custom grace period
trix email rotate --grace-period 48
# Old address continues to work during grace period
# This gives you time to update integrationsAfter the grace period expires, emails sent to the old address will be rejected. Update any automated systems or saved contacts promptly.
Security Best Practices
- Don't share your Trix email address publicly
- Rotate your address if you suspect it's been compromised
- Be cautious about including sensitive information in emails
- Use private memories flag for sensitive content
Use Cases
Mobile Quick Capture
Save your Trix address in your phone contacts for instant memory capture while on the go.
IFTTT / Zapier Integration
Connect email-based automation tools to automatically store information in Trix:
- Save tweets or bookmarks via email
- Store RSS feed items
- Capture calendar events
- Archive Slack messages
Voice Assistants
Use Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant to send emails for voice-based memory capture.
Email Forwarding
Forward important emails to your Trix address to store them as searchable memories.
Troubleshooting
Email not received
- Check that you're sending to the correct address
- Verify the address hasn't been rotated
- Check spam folder for bounce notifications
- View history:
trix email history
Processing failed
- Check email history for error details
- Ensure email isn't too large (>10MB)
- Verify account has available credits
- Check for invalid command syntax
Commands not working
- Commands must be in the subject line
- Format:
/command query here - Check for typos in command names
Next Steps
- Memory Commands - Manage memories created via email
- Daemon - Run Trix as a background service
- Integrations - Connect with other tools