email-manager

Search, read, compose, and send email with mu and neomutt.

26|7|Updated Jun 9, 2012
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/benswift/.dotfiles --skill email-manager-benswift
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: email-manager
Source: https://github.com/benswift/.dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/email-manager
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/benswift/.dotfiles --skill email-manager-benswift

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a focused, local-email management workflow that unifies search, reading, composing, and sending across mu and neomutt, reducing manual context switching and improving retrieval and response speed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fast email search: Use mu find to locate messages by sender, subject, date, or content.
  • Efficient reading: View messages with mu view, including decoded headers and bodies.
  • Email composition and sending: Create and send messages via mu or neomutt from a local Maildir setup.
  • Multi-account support: Manage multiple accounts and folders (Inbox, Sent, Drafts) with consistent commands.

Quick Start

Use mu to search and read emails locally to start handling your inbox efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions about email-manager

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search and read local email using mu and neomutt?

You can search and read local email by using mu find to query messages by sender, subject, date, or content, and mu view to display decoded headers and bodies from your local Maildir setup.

Can I manage multiple email accounts and folders with a local maildir setup?

Yes, managing multiple email accounts and folders like Inbox, Sent, and Drafts is supported through a local maildir setup, providing consistent commands across macOS and Linux using IMAP and SMTP.

How do I compose and send email from a local Unix-like system?

To compose and send email from a local Unix-like system, create and send messages via mu or headless neomutt sessions, utilizing OAuth tokens and SMTP for authentication and delivery.

Does this local email workflow support IMAP and OAuth tokens on macOS and Linux?

Yes, this local email workflow supports IMAP and SMTP with OAuth tokens across both macOS and Linux, allowing you to maintain index state with mu index and interact with messages locally.

What is the best way to search email content locally without a web interface?

The best way to search email content locally without a web interface is using mu find to locate messages by sender, subject, date, or content, while maintaining your index state with mu index.

Why use neomutt and mu for local email management instead of other tools?

Using mu and neomutt for local email management unifies search, reading, composing, and sending into a fast, focused workflow that reduces manual context switching and improves retrieval speed.