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Notion Shuts Down 'Notion Mail' Citing Rise of AI Agents
Notion is shutting down its email client, Notion Mail, on September 22. The company stated that the decision was made because most users have shifted to using AI agents for email management, making a traditional inbox obsolete.
TL;DR
- Notion is shutting down its Notion Mail client on September 22.
- The decision follows the acquisition of Skiff, a privacy-focused productivity startup, in February 2024.
- The company is pivoting to focus on AI agents for managing email workflows.
- Notion states that over half of Notion Mail users now manage emails without opening their inbox, relying on AI agents.
- Email data will remain in Gmail, but users must export drafts and scheduled emails by September 21.
- This move aligns with a broader SaaS industry trend towards agent-based tools.
- Notion's developer platform, launched in May 2026, allows third parties to build agents on its workspace.