alot ☆
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Description:
Text mode MUA using notmuch mail
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.12@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: email terminal notmuch mua cli
Install: brew install alot
About:
Alot is a lightweight, terminal-based email client built on top of the Notmuch mail indexing and search engine. It provides a dynamic, curses-based interface for managing email with a focus on keyboard-driven efficiency. The tool separates mail storage and indexing from the user interface, allowing for powerful search and filtering capabilities.
Key Features:
  • Terminal-based (curses) UI for fast, keyboard-centric navigation
  • Built on Notmuch for powerful mail indexing and search
  • Composable interface with buffer-based workflow
  • Extensible via Python scripts and configuration
  • Support for PGP/GPG encryption and signing
Use Cases:
  • Managing large email archives via powerful search queries
  • Secure email communication with integrated PGP support
  • Lightweight email client for remote servers or low-resource systems
  • Automating email workflows with Python scripts
Alternatives:
  • mutt – Classic terminal MUA; Alot offers a more modern, dynamic interface and tighter Notmuch integration
  • aerc – Modern terminal MUA with built-in UI components; Alot relies more heavily on external tools like Notmuch for indexing
Version History
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