imap-smtp-email

Manage IMAP email reading and SMTP sending across multiple configured accounts.

Updated Feb 15, 2026

Search Tags:#cli #email #smtp #nodejs #attachments #multi-account #imap

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Skill: imap-smtp-email
Source: https://github.com/aleph23/Natasha/tree/main/skills/imap-smtp-email
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aleph23/Natasha --skill imap-smtp-email-aleph23

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires dotenv, imap, imap-simple, mailparser, nodemailer, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Reading and sending emails across multiple accounts can be tedious and error-prone. This Skill centralizes IMAP/SMTP operations, enabling you to check for new messages, fetch content, search mailboxes, and send emails with attachments from a single CLI.

Core Features & Use Cases

Read new/unread messages via IMAP and fetch full email content.
Search mailboxes, filter by from/subject/date, and manage read/unread status.
Send emails with attachments via SMTP for multiple configured accounts across providers (Gmail, Outlook, 163, etc).
Use Case: You need to monitor a shared inbox and forward relevant messages with attachments to teammates.

Quick Start

Configure your IMAP/SMTP accounts with the setup.sh script and then run a command to check or manage your email.

Frequently Asked Questions about imap-smtp-email

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I send emails with attachments via SMTP using Node.js?▼

You can send emails with attachments via SMTP using a Node.js CLI that leverages the nodemailer library. It supports configuring multiple accounts and sending messages with attached files directly from the command line.

Can I manage multiple IMAP accounts from different providers in one tool?▼

Yes, this IMAP and SMTP management tool supports multiple configured accounts across providers like Gmail, Outlook, and regional servers. It uses account prefixes in the configuration to differentiate between them.

How do I check for unread messages and fetch full email content via IMAP?▼

You can check for unread messages and fetch full email content via IMAP using specific CLI commands. The tool reads mailboxes, filters by sender or date, and retrieves the complete message body using the mailparser library.

What is the best way to search mailboxes and mark messages read or unread?▼

The best way to search mailboxes and mark messages read or unread is using a Node.js CLI with dedicated commands. It allows filtering by from, subject, and date, then applying mark-read or mark-unread actions to the matched messages.

Do I need to configure TLS or SSL settings for IMAP and SMTP connections?▼

Yes, you need to configure TLS or SSL settings for secure IMAP and SMTP connections. The tool includes explicit TLS and SSL controls within its environment configuration to ensure safe communication with mail servers.

How do I set up environment variables for a Node.js email CLI?▼

You set up environment variables for this Node.js email CLI using a setup script or a local .env file. Configuration is loaded from a specific config directory with a fallback to the local environment, utilizing the dotenv package.