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himalaya

Manage IMAP and SMTP email accounts from the terminal.

Updated Jul 13, 2026
Search Tags:#productivity#communication#cli#email#smtp#imap
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zeronx798/demo-hermes-agent --skill himalaya-zeronx798
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: himalaya
Source: https://github.com/zeronx798/demo-hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/email/himalaya
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zeronx798/demo-hermes-agent --skill himalaya-zeronx798

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires himalaya, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill bridges the gap between your terminal workflow and your email inbox, allowing you to read, send, and organize messages without ever leaving the command line.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Terminal-Native Email: Perform full IMAP/SMTP operations including listing, reading, and searching emails.
  • Automated Composition: Pipe text directly into the Himalaya CLI to send emails programmatically or via script.
  • Use Case: Integrate your email into automated agent workflows, such as having the agent notify you of task completion or process incoming support requests directly from your terminal environment.

Quick Start

Use the himalaya skill to list the latest 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 IMAP and SMTP email accounts from the terminal?▼

You can manage IMAP and SMTP email accounts from the terminal by using a command-line interface to list, read, search, and send messages directly within your shell environment.

Can I automate sending emails programmatically through a CLI?▼

Yes, you can automate sending emails programmatically by piping text directly into the CLI, which allows scripts or agent-driven workflows to compose and dispatch messages.

What is terminal-native email and when do I need it for automated workflows?▼

Terminal-native email performs full IMAP and SMTP operations without leaving the command line. You need it to integrate email reading, searching, and composition into automated agent workflows.

Do I need a specific configuration file to use CLI email operations?▼

Yes, you need the appropriate CLI tool installed and a valid configuration file at the standard path to handle authentication and server connectivity for your IMAP and SMTP accounts.

What is the best way to read and search emails without leaving the command line?▼

The best way to read and search emails without leaving the command line is using a terminal-native CLI tool that bridges your shell workflow and your IMAP inbox for direct message operations.

Are there limitations when integrating email into agent-driven workflows?▼

A key limitation is that automated email workflows require a valid configuration file at the standard path for server connectivity, meaning your environment must maintain this setup for the CLI to authenticate successfully.

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