himalaya

Manage emails via IMAP/SMTP from the terminal.

1|1|Updated Jan 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Rlier/clawdbot --skill himalaya-rlier
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Skill: himalaya
Source: https://github.com/Rlier/clawdbot/tree/main/skills/himalaya
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rlier/clawdbot --skill himalaya-rlier

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a powerful command-line interface for managing your emails, allowing you to perform common email operations directly from your terminal without needing a graphical client.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Email Management: List, read, reply, forward, write, move, copy, and delete emails.
  • Search & Filtering: Search emails based on various criteria like sender, subject, and keywords.
  • Account Management: Supports multiple email accounts with configurable IMAP/SMTP backends.
  • Use Case: Quickly search your inbox for emails from a specific sender, reply to a message, or compose a new email, all without leaving your terminal.

Quick Start

Use the himalaya skill to list emails in your inbox.

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 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 protocols. This allows you to list, read, write, reply, forward, search, and organize messages without a graphical client.

Can I search and filter emails by sender or subject in the command line?

Yes, you can search and filter emails in the command line based on various criteria. The interface supports searching emails by sender, subject, and keywords directly from your terminal.

How do I configure multiple email accounts for command line access?

Command line email management supports multiple accounts by configuring IMAP and SMTP backends. You need to install the CLI tool and set it up with your email account credentials to switch between accounts.

Do I need any specific tools to compose and reply to emails in the terminal?

Yes, you need the specific CLI tool installed and configured with your email account credentials. It enables message composition with MML to write, reply to, and forward emails directly.

What is the best way to organize emails without a graphical client?

The best way to organize emails without a graphical client is using a terminal-based interface. It enables you to move, copy, and delete emails, providing full mailbox management via command line operations.

Are there limitations when using terminal commands for email management?

Terminal email management requires the underlying CLI tool to be installed and properly configured with IMAP/SMTP credentials. Without this environment setup and authentication, you cannot perform email operations.