himalaya

Name: himalaya
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Author: 0xKobold

Manage IMAP and SMTP email from the terminal with MML composition.

4|2|Updated Mar 16, 2026

Search Tags:#cli #email #smtp #compose #himalaya #imap #mml

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Skill: himalaya
Source: https://github.com/0xKobold/0xkobolds/tree/main/skills/himalaya
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/0xKobold/0xkobolds --skill himalaya-0xkobold

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Himalaya enables you to manage emails from the terminal, consolidating reading, composing, replying, and organizing across multiple accounts in one workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

Multi-account management: Access and switch between IMAP accounts from the CLI.
Comprehensive email actions: List folders, read, write, reply, forward, move, delete, and attach files.
MML-based composition: Create rich messages using the MML syntax or editor, then send via SMTP.
Use Case: A developer who triages multiple project emails can quickly filter and respond without leaving the terminal.

Quick Start

Install Himalaya, configure an IMAP/SMTP account, and begin managing email from the terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions about himalaya

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

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How do I manage IMAP emails directly from the terminal?▼

You can manage IMAP emails from the terminal by installing the Himalaya binary and configuring a ~/.config/himalaya/config.toml file to list folders, read, reply, and forward messages via CLI workflows.

How do I compose and send emails via SMTP using a command line interface?▼

Composing and sending emails via SMTP from the CLI is done using MML-based syntax to create rich messages, which are then sent through the configured SMTP backend.

Can I switch between multiple IMAP accounts in a terminal email client?▼

Yes, terminal email management supports multi-account access, allowing you to switch between multiple configured IMAP accounts directly from the command line.

What is MML syntax and how is it used for CLI email composition?▼

MML syntax is used for terminal email composition to create rich messages, allowing you to write, reply, and attach files before sending via SMTP directly from the command line.

Do I need to install external binaries to manage emails from the command line?▼

Yes, terminal-based email management requires installing the Himalaya binary and setting up a config.toml file to connect to your IMAP and SMTP backends.