Himalaya Email CLI

You can manage IMAP and SMTP emails from the terminal using the Himalaya CLI. It enables you to list folders, read messages, compose, and send emails directly through a command-line interface.

Before sending emails through a CLI, you need the Himalaya CLI installed and a configuration file at ~/.config/himalaya/config.toml containing your IMAP and SMTP credentials. This setup connects your terminal to your mail servers.

Yes, you can manage multiple email accounts using a terminal mail client. The Himalaya CLI supports multiple accounts and local backends, allowing you to switch contexts and handle various inboxes from a single interface.

Yes, the Himalaya CLI works with local mail backends like Notmuch and Sendmail. It supports IMAP and SMTP alongside these local backends to fit various offline-capable and scripted email workflows.

Using a CLI email client reduces reliance on graphical applications and enables secure, offline-capable automation. It is ideal for scripted email workflows and managing inboxes directly from the terminal.

Terminal-based mailbox management requires manual configuration of IMAP and SMTP credentials in a TOML file. It is limited to CLI interactions, making it less suitable for users who need rich graphical interfaces or complex HTML email rendering.