himalaya

Manage IMAP/SMTP email messages directly from the shell.

Updated May 7, 2026

Search Tags:#cli #email #shell #smtp #email-management #himalaya #imap

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npx skills add https://github.com/MOODMNKY-LLC/mnky-atlas --skill himalaya-moodmnky-llc

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Skill: himalaya
Source: https://github.com/MOODMNKY-LLC/mnky-atlas/tree/main/skills/himalaya
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MOODMNKY-LLC/mnky-atlas --skill himalaya-moodmnky-llc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually switching between graphical email clients and the shell to manage email disrupts workflow and adds unnecessary friction for users who prefer command-line interfaces for their daily tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Full Email Lifecycle Management: List, read, search, copy, move, and delete messages across IMAP folders directly from the terminal.
Email Composition & Sending: Compose new emails, reply to, and forward existing messages with support for attachments and rich formatting via MML syntax.
Use Case: Developers or power users handling high email volumes can automate routine tasks like filtering invoices from specific senders or bulk organizing messages without leaving their terminal workflow.

Quick Start

Use the himalaya skill to list all unread emails in your inbox received in the last 24 hours.

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 email directly from the shell?▼

You can manage IMAP email directly from the shell by using a CLI binary to list, read, search, compose, and delete messages without needing a graphical email client. This approach requires valid IMAP and SMTP account credentials.

Can I compose and send SMTP emails from the command line?▼

Yes, you can compose, reply to, and forward SMTP emails from the command line using MML syntax for rich formatting and attachments. This functionality operates entirely within your terminal workflow.

Do I need a graphical email client to search and organize IMAP folders?▼

No, a graphical email client is not needed to search and organize IMAP folders. You can perform full email lifecycle management including copying, moving, and deleting messages directly from your terminal interface.

What is the best way to handle high email volumes without leaving the terminal?▼

The best way to handle high email volumes without leaving the terminal is using a command-line interface to automate routine tasks like filtering invoices or bulk organizing messages across IMAP folders.

What are the limitations of managing email entirely from a shell interface?▼

A key limitation is that managing email entirely from a shell interface requires the specific himalaya CLI binary to be installed and properly configured with valid IMAP and SMTP account credentials to execute any email operations.