himalaya

Configure and operate Himalaya as a multi-account IMAP/SMTP email client.

4|1|Updated Mar 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adamhjouj/shieldclaw --skill himalaya-adamhjouj
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agentโ–ผ
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: himalaya
Source: https://github.com/adamhjouj/shieldclaw/tree/main/openclaw/skills/himalaya
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adamhjouj/shieldclaw --skill himalaya-adamhjouj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Himalaya provides a command-line interface to read, compose, and organize emails across multiple IMAP/SMTP accounts, enabling offline workflows and scriptable email handling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-account IMAP/SMTP management for sending and receiving mail.
  • MML-based email composition and integration with Notmuch/Sendmail backends.
  • Interactive configuration and template-driven workflows for efficient email tasks.

Quick Start

Launch Himalaya and connect to your IMAP/SMTP accounts, then compose and send a new email.

Frequently Asked Questions about himalaya

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage multiple IMAP and SMTP accounts from the command line?โ–ผ

You can manage multiple IMAP and SMTP accounts from the command line by configuring a CLI email client like Himalaya, which supports interactive account setup and multi-account email sending and receiving.

Can I compose and send emails using MML in a terminal-based workflow?โ–ผ

Yes, you can compose and send emails using MML in a terminal-based workflow through Himalaya's MML-based email composition features, enabling template-driven workflows and scriptable email handling.

Does CLI email management work with Notmuch for offline workflows?โ–ผ

CLI email management works with Notmuch for offline workflows by integrating Notmuch as a backend, enabling scriptable email indexing, organizing, and searching across multiple IMAP accounts.

What is the best way to automate reading and organizing emails across several accounts?โ–ผ

The best way to automate reading and organizing emails across several accounts is using a CLI mail tool like Himalaya, which provides multi-account IMAP/SMTP management and template-driven workflows.

How do I configure Sendmail backends for a CLI email client?โ–ผ

You configure Sendmail backends for a CLI email client during the interactive setup process in Himalaya, allowing customizable backends for sending emails alongside MML-based composition.