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himalaya

Manage emails via IMAP/SMTP from the terminal with multiple accounts.

16|1|Updated Feb 23, 2026
Search Tags:#productivity#cli#email#terminal#smtp#imap
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Flexasaurusrex/OpenPaw --skill himalaya-flexasaurusrex
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: himalaya
Source: https://github.com/Flexasaurusrex/OpenPaw/tree/main/skills/himalaya
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Flexasaurusrex/OpenPaw --skill himalaya-flexasaurusrex

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, eliminating the need to switch to a graphical email client for common tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Email Management: List, read, compose, reply, forward, and delete emails.
  • Account Support: Works with multiple email accounts using IMAP/SMTP.
  • Search & Organize: Search emails by sender, subject, or keywords, and manage flags and folders.
  • Use Case: Quickly check your inbox for new messages, reply to an urgent email, or send a follow-up without leaving your terminal.

Quick Start

Use the himalaya skill to list the envelopes 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 CLI tool that connects via IMAP and SMTP. This approach supports listing, reading, composing, replying to, and searching emails without a graphical client.

Can I handle multiple email accounts from the command line?▼

Yes, managing multiple email accounts from the command line is supported. You need to configure a TOML file to define your IMAP and SMTP settings for each account you want to access.

How do I configure a CLI email client for multiple accounts?▼

To configure a CLI email client for multiple accounts, you must set up a TOML file with your IMAP and SMTP credentials. This configuration enables the terminal tool to authenticate and manage your mailboxes.

What email actions can I perform without leaving the terminal?▼

Without leaving the terminal, you can list envelopes, read messages, write new emails, reply, forward, delete, and search by sender or subject. It also supports organizing emails into folders and managing flags.

Does terminal email composition support rich text formatting?▼

Terminal email composition supports rich text formatting using MML. This allows you to compose and send structured messages directly from your command line interface.

What is needed to start checking my inbox via the command line?▼

To check your inbox via the command line, you need the himalaya CLI tool installed and a configured TOML file for account setup. This enables terminal-based IMAP access to list and read your messages.

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