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1# Query 8: Current Vacation Response Status and Configuration
2
3## Use Case Description
4Check the current vacation response (out-of-office) configuration and recent auto-reply activity. This demonstrates VacationResponse singleton object handling and integration with email submission tracking.
5
6## Key JMAP Concepts Used
7- **Singleton objects**: VacationResponse with fixed ID "singleton"
8- **VacationResponse/get**: Retrieving auto-reply configuration
9- **Date range validation**: Checking if vacation period is active
10- **EmailSubmission correlation**: Finding auto-sent vacation replies
11- **Auto-reply tracking**: Monitoring system-generated responses
12
13## JMAP Request
14
15```json
16{
17 "using": ["urn:ietf:params:jmap:core", "urn:ietf:params:jmap:mail"],
18 "methodCalls": [
19 [
20 "VacationResponse/get",
21 {
22 "accountId": "u12345678",
23 "ids": ["singleton"]
24 },
25 "vr0"
26 ],
27 [
28 "EmailSubmission/query",
29 {
30 "accountId": "u12345678",
31 "filter": {
32 "operator": "AND",
33 "conditions": [
34 {
35 "hasKeyword": "$autosent"
36 },
37 {
38 "after": "2024-08-20T00:00:00Z"
39 }
40 ]
41 },
42 "sort": [
43 {
44 "property": "created",
45 "isAscending": false
46 }
47 ],
48 "limit": 10
49 },
50 "sub0"
51 ],
52 [
53 "EmailSubmission/get",
54 {
55 "accountId": "u12345678",
56 "#ids": {
57 "resultOf": "sub0",
58 "name": "EmailSubmission/query",
59 "path": "/ids"
60 },
61 "properties": [
62 "id", "emailId", "identityId", "envelope", "created",
63 "deliveryStatus", "submissionId"
64 ]
65 },
66 "subg0"
67 ],
68 [
69 "Email/get",
70 {
71 "accountId": "u12345678",
72 "#ids": {
73 "resultOf": "subg0",
74 "name": "EmailSubmission/get",
75 "path": "/list/*/emailId"
76 },
77 "properties": [
78 "id", "subject", "preview", "from", "to", "sentAt", "keywords",
79 "textBody", "bodyValues"
80 ],
81 "bodyProperties": ["value", "isEncodingProblem", "isTruncated"]
82 },
83 "eg0"
84 ]
85 ]
86}
87```
88
89## Expected Response Structure
90
91```json
92{
93 "methodResponses": [
94 [
95 "VacationResponse/get",
96 {
97 "accountId": "u12345678",
98 "state": "vr9876543217",
99 "list": [
100 {
101 "id": "singleton",
102 "isEnabled": true,
103 "fromDate": "2024-08-20T00:00:00Z",
104 "toDate": "2024-08-30T23:59:59Z",
105 "subject": "Out of Office - Returning August 31st",
106 "textBody": "Thank you for your email. I am currently out of the office on vacation from August 20-30, 2024.\n\nFor urgent matters, please contact my colleague Sarah at sarah@example.com or call the main office at (555) 123-4567.\n\nI will respond to your message when I return on August 31st.\n\nBest regards,\nJohn Doe",
107 "htmlBody": "<p>Thank you for your email. I am currently out of the office on vacation from <strong>August 20-30, 2024</strong>.</p><p>For urgent matters, please contact my colleague <a href=\"mailto:sarah@example.com\">Sarah</a> or call the main office at <strong>(555) 123-4567</strong>.</p><p>I will respond to your message when I return on <strong>August 31st</strong>.</p><p>Best regards,<br>John Doe</p>"
108 }
109 ],
110 "notFound": []
111 },
112 "vr0"
113 ],
114 [
115 "EmailSubmission/query",
116 {
117 "accountId": "u12345678",
118 "queryState": "sq1234567896",
119 "canCalculateChanges": true,
120 "position": 0,
121 "ids": ["ES201", "ES202", "ES203", "ES204"],
122 "total": 15,
123 "limit": 10
124 },
125 "sub0"
126 ],
127 [
128 "EmailSubmission/get",
129 {
130 "accountId": "u12345678",
131 "state": "s9876543217",
132 "list": [
133 {
134 "id": "ES201",
135 "emailId": "Memail501",
136 "identityId": "I1",
137 "envelope": {
138 "mailFrom": "john.doe@example.com",
139 "rcptTo": ["client@external.com"]
140 },
141 "created": "2024-08-24T10:15:00Z",
142 "deliveryStatus": {
143 "client@external.com": "delivered"
144 },
145 "submissionId": "auto-vacation-001"
146 },
147 {
148 "id": "ES202",
149 "emailId": "Memail502",
150 "identityId": "I1",
151 "envelope": {
152 "mailFrom": "john.doe@example.com",
153 "rcptTo": ["colleague@partner.com"]
154 },
155 "created": "2024-08-23T14:30:00Z",
156 "deliveryStatus": {
157 "colleague@partner.com": "delivered"
158 },
159 "submissionId": "auto-vacation-002"
160 }
161 ],
162 "notFound": []
163 },
164 "subg0"
165 ],
166 [
167 "Email/get",
168 {
169 "accountId": "u12345678",
170 "state": "s9876543217",
171 "list": [
172 {
173 "id": "Memail501",
174 "subject": "Out of Office - Returning August 31st",
175 "preview": "Thank you for your email. I am currently out of the office on vacation...",
176 "from": [{"email": "john.doe@example.com", "name": "John Doe"}],
177 "to": [{"email": "client@external.com", "name": "External Client"}],
178 "sentAt": "2024-08-24T10:15:00Z",
179 "keywords": {
180 "$autosent": true,
181 "$vacation": true
182 },
183 "textBody": [{"id": "vacation1", "mimeType": "text/plain"}],
184 "bodyValues": {
185 "vacation1": {
186 "value": "Thank you for your email. I am currently out of the office on vacation from August 20-30, 2024.\n\nFor urgent matters, please contact my colleague Sarah at sarah@example.com or call the main office at (555) 123-4567.\n\nI will respond to your message when I return on August 31st.\n\nBest regards,\nJohn Doe",
187 "isEncodingProblem": false,
188 "isTruncated": false
189 }
190 }
191 },
192 {
193 "id": "Memail502",
194 "subject": "Out of Office - Returning August 31st",
195 "preview": "Thank you for your email. I am currently out of the office on vacation...",
196 "from": [{"email": "john.doe@example.com", "name": "John Doe"}],
197 "to": [{"email": "colleague@partner.com", "name": "Business Partner"}],
198 "sentAt": "2024-08-23T14:30:00Z",
199 "keywords": {
200 "$autosent": true,
201 "$vacation": true
202 },
203 "textBody": [{"id": "vacation2", "mimeType": "text/plain"}],
204 "bodyValues": {
205 "vacation2": {
206 "value": "Thank you for your email. I am currently out of the office on vacation from August 20-30, 2024.\n\nFor urgent matters, please contact my colleague Sarah at sarah@example.com or call the main office at (555) 123-4567.\n\nI will respond to your message when I return on August 31st.\n\nBest regards,\nJohn Doe",
207 "isEncodingProblem": false,
208 "isTruncated": false
209 }
210 }
211 }
212 ],
213 "notFound": []
214 },
215 "eg0"
216 ]
217 ]
218}
219```
220
221## Explanation of Key Features
222
223### VacationResponse Singleton Pattern
224- **Fixed ID**: VacationResponse always uses ID "singleton"
225- **Account-wide**: Only one vacation response configuration per account
226- **Date-controlled**: `fromDate` and `toDate` define active period
227- **Multi-format**: Both `textBody` and `htmlBody` for different email clients
228
229### Vacation Response Configuration Analysis
230```json
231{
232 "isEnabled": true,
233 "fromDate": "2024-08-20T00:00:00Z",
234 "toDate": "2024-08-30T23:59:59Z",
235 "subject": "Out of Office - Returning August 31st"
236}
237```
238
239**Status Validation:**
240- Check if current date falls within `fromDate` to `toDate` range
241- `isEnabled: true` confirms auto-replies are active
242- Custom subject line overrides default "Out of Office" message
243
244### Auto-Reply Tracking
245- **$autosent keyword**: Identifies system-generated emails
246- **EmailSubmission records**: Track delivery status of auto-replies
247- **submissionId**: Unique identifier for vacation response submissions
248- **Delivery confirmation**: Verify vacation messages were delivered
249
250### Vacation Response Content Structure
251```json
252{
253 "textBody": "Plain text version for simple email clients",
254 "htmlBody": "<p>Rich HTML version with <strong>formatting</strong> and <a href=\"mailto:sarah@example.com\">links</a></p>"
255}
256```
257
258### Auto-Reply Frequency Control
259JMAP servers typically implement:
260- **Per-sender limits**: One auto-reply per sender per vacation period
261- **Duplicate detection**: Avoid reply loops with other auto-responders
262- **Timeouts**: Minimum intervals between replies to same sender
263- **Exemption lists**: Skip auto-replies for certain senders (internal, mailing lists)
264
265### Vacation Response Management Queries
266
267**Check Active Status:**
268```javascript
269// Client-side logic to determine if vacation is currently active
270const now = new Date().toISOString();
271const isActive = vacationResponse.isEnabled &&
272 vacationResponse.fromDate <= now &&
273 now <= vacationResponse.toDate;
274```
275
276**Recent Auto-Reply Statistics:**
277```json
278{
279 "filter": {
280 "operator": "AND",
281 "conditions": [
282 {"hasKeyword": "$autosent"},
283 {"hasKeyword": "$vacation"},
284 {"after": "2024-08-20T00:00:00Z"}
285 ]
286 }
287}
288```
289
290**Failed Auto-Replies:**
291```json
292{
293 "filter": {
294 "operator": "AND",
295 "conditions": [
296 {"hasKeyword": "$autosent"},
297 {"deliveryStatus": "failed"}
298 ]
299 }
300}
301```
302
303### Business Logic Applications
304
305**Vacation Management Workflow:**
3061. **Pre-vacation setup**: Configure dates, message content, backup contacts
3072. **Activation monitoring**: Verify auto-replies start sending on fromDate
3083. **Activity tracking**: Monitor delivery success rates and recipient feedback
3094. **Return preparation**: Disable before return date to avoid late responses
310
311**Administrative Oversight:**
312- Track which employees have active vacation responses
313- Monitor auto-reply volume and server resource usage
314- Ensure compliance with email policies and professional standards
315- Generate vacation coverage reports for management
316
317**Integration with Calendar Systems:**
318- Sync vacation dates with calendar appointments
319- Automatically enable/disable based on calendar events
320- Coordinate with meeting scheduling systems
321- Update presence status in communication platforms
322
323### Error Handling and Edge Cases
324- **Timezone considerations**: Use UTC dates for consistent behavior
325- **Date validation**: Ensure fromDate < toDate
326- **Content validation**: Check for required elements (return date, contact info)
327- **Delivery failures**: Monitor and alert on auto-reply delivery issues
328- **Reply loop prevention**: Detect and break auto-responder chains