himalaya

Manage email workflows from the terminal using IMAP and SMTP.

2|1|Updated May 10, 2026

Search Tags:#messaging #cli #email #terminal #SMTP #IMAP

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npx skills add https://github.com/zli5460/hermes-agent-X-Phoenix-Architecture --skill himalaya-zli5460

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Skill: himalaya
Source: https://github.com/zli5460/hermes-agent-X-Phoenix-Architecture/tree/main/skills/email/himalaya
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zli5460/hermes-agent-X-Phoenix-Architecture --skill himalaya-zli5460

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Manages email workflows directly from the terminal, eliminating the need for switching between different apps.

Core Features & Use Cases

Email Management: Listing, reading, searching, and organizing emails within various email accounts.
Email Composition & Reply: Creating new messages, replying, forwarding, and managing attachments via command line.
Use Case: A user wants to quickly search for emails from a specific sender in their inbox and reply with a custom message without leaving the terminal.

Quick Start

List emails in the current folder by running himalaya envelope list and read an email with himalaya message read 42.

Frequently Asked Questions about himalaya

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I manage email from the terminal?▼

You can list emails using a command like 'envelope list' and read specific messages by passing their ID to 'message read'. This enables quick, scriptable access to inbox management and message handling directly from the command line.

Can I compose and reply to emails via command line?▼

To search emails from a specific sender, use the command line interface to query your IMAP inbox. You can then directly reply to the identified messages with a custom message without switching applications.

Does terminal email management work with standard IMAP and SMTP protocols?▼

You need an environment that supports command line execution and valid IMAP or SMTP account credentials. Detailed configuration is required to connect the interface to your specific email accounts before managing messages.

What is the best way to search and reply to emails without leaving the terminal?▼

Terminal email management is not suited for users who require rich graphical interfaces or drag-and-drop attachment handling. It is designed for quick, scriptable access rather than visual inbox organization.