himalaya ☆
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Description:
CLI email client written in Rust
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: email cli rust encryption imap
Install: brew install himalaya
About:
Himalaya is a command-line email client built in Rust that provides a secure and efficient interface for managing emails via IMAP and SMTP protocols. It supports PGP encryption for end-to-end secure communication and offers a keyboard-driven, terminal-native user experience. The tool is designed for users who prefer to handle email directly from their shell without sacrificing modern security standards.
Key Features:
  • End-to-end PGP encryption support
  • Terminal-native interface with keyboard shortcuts
  • IMAP/SMTP protocol handling
  • High performance and memory safety via Rust
Use Cases:
  • Managing email securely from a headless server or remote terminal
  • Integrating email workflows into shell scripts and automation pipelines
  • Privacy-focused communication for developers and system administrators
Alternatives:
  • mutt – Classic terminal client with extensive customization but written in C and lacks native PGP integration.
  • aerc – Modern terminal client with vi-like bindings, written in Go; offers similar performance but different UI philosophy.
Version History
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Jan 11, 2025 1:46pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d12368b9
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