inbound-cli

Manage mailbox profiles and read emails via the inbound CLI.

351|44|Updated May 24, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/inboundemail/inbound --skill inbound-cli
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Skill: inbound-cli
Source: https://github.com/inboundemail/inbound/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/inboundemail/inbound --skill inbound-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Inbound-cli enables agents to manage mailbox profiles and read emails via a persistent mailbox context, streamlining daily email workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Manage mailbox profiles with a persistent inbound.json profile
  • List and read emails from the agent's mailbox
  • Switch default mailbox contexts for different agents

Quick Start

Invoke the inbound CLI to initialize a mailbox profile and manage the agent's mailbox context.

Frequently Asked Questions about inbound-cli

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

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How do I manage mailbox profiles and read emails from the command line?

You can manage mailbox profiles and read emails from the command line by using a persistent CLI workflow to initialize an inbound.json profile, list inbox items, and triage unread emails across sessions.

Can I switch default mailbox contexts for different agents across sessions?

Yes, you can switch default mailbox contexts for different agents across sessions by using specific commands to update the persistent profile configuration, ensuring each agent maintains its own mailbox default.

How do I triage unread inbox items using a command-line interface?

You triage unread inbox items by executing commands to list emails in your mailbox context, allowing you to identify and retrieve specific unread threads directly from the CLI.

Do I need an exported API key to operate mailbox profiles via CLI?

Yes, operating mailbox profiles via CLI requires a running inbound-cli instance and an exported INBOUND_API_KEY environment variable to authenticate and execute mailbox and email commands.

What commands are available for listing and reading email threads?

Available commands for listing and reading email threads include commands to list emails in the inbox and retrieve specific emails, enabling agents to read full threads through the persistent CLI workflow.