mailcheck ☆
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Description:
Check multiple mailboxes/maildirs for mail
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: mail email monitoring cli utility
Install: brew install mailcheck
About:
Mailcheck is a command-line utility designed to monitor multiple mailboxes and maildirs for new messages without requiring a local mail server. It provides immediate notification of new mail by checking standard mailbox formats, making it ideal for users managing multiple email accounts or local mail storage. The tool's primary value is its simplicity and lightweight nature for quick mail status checks.
Key Features:
  • Supports both mbox and maildir formats
  • Monitors multiple mailboxes simultaneously
  • Provides immediate new mail notifications
  • Lightweight and dependency-free
Use Cases:
  • Monitoring multiple local mail accounts for new messages
  • Checking mail status in scripts or cron jobs
Alternatives:
  • mutt – Full-featured mail client vs simple checker
  • mailx – Traditional Unix mail utility with sending capabilities
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 16, 2025 2:35am 0 VERSION_BUMP 31406ca1
Sep 13, 2024 7:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 993f2069
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