Description:
Text mode MUA using notmuch mail
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 0.12@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Productivity
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Tags:
email
terminal
notmuch
mua
cli
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Install:
brew install alot
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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.
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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
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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
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Alternatives:
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mutt
– Classic terminal MUA; Alot offers a more modern, dynamic interface and tighter Notmuch integration
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aerc
– Modern terminal MUA with built-in UI components; Alot relies more heavily on external tools like Notmuch for indexing
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