himalaya

Manage emails via IMAP and SMTP from the command line.

2|Updated Feb 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/FatBy/DD-OS --skill himalaya-fatby
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Skill: himalaya
Source: https://github.com/FatBy/DD-OS/tree/main/skills/himalaya
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/FatBy/DD-OS --skill himalaya-fatby

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to manage your emails directly from the command line, streamlining tasks like sending, receiving, and organizing messages without needing a graphical client.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Email Management: Supports listing, reading, writing, replying, forwarding, searching, and organizing emails.
  • Multi-Account Support: Works with multiple email accounts simultaneously.
  • Secure Authentication: Integrates with password managers for secure credential handling.
  • Use Case: Quickly search your inbox for emails from a specific sender, reply to an important message, or archive old conversations, all from your terminal.

Quick Start

Use the himalaya skill to list all emails in your inbox.

Frequently Asked Questions about himalaya

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage emails from the terminal using IMAP and SMTP?

You can manage emails from the terminal by using a command-line interface that communicates via IMAP and SMTP protocols. This allows you to list, read, write, reply to, forward, and search messages without a graphical client.

Can I read and send emails across multiple accounts in the command line?

Yes, you can read and send emails across multiple accounts in the command line. The interface supports multi-account configurations, enabling simultaneous operations like listing, writing, and replying across configured profiles.

How do I securely authenticate my email account without typing passwords in the terminal?

To securely authenticate your email account without typing passwords in the terminal, you can integrate with external password managers. Credentials are fetched securely through configuration files during the IMAP and SMTP connection process.

What is the best way to search and organize an inbox via a command-line interface?

The best way to search and organize an inbox via a command-line interface is using a CLI email client that supports direct IMAP queries. You can search by sender, archive old conversations, and organize messages entirely from the terminal.

Does terminal email management work without a graphical client?

Yes, terminal email management works without a graphical client by operating entirely through command-line instructions. It uses IMAP and SMTP protocols to handle email listing, reading, and sending directly within the terminal environment.