meli ☆
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Description:
Terminal e-mail client and e-mail client library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: email terminal cli rust imap encryption
Install: brew install meli
About:
Meli is a terminal-based e-mail client and library written in Rust. It provides a fast, keyboard-driven interface for managing e-mail with support for IMAP, SMTP, and local mail storage. Its main value proposition is offering a modern, highly configurable alternative to traditional MUAs like mutt, with built-in encryption and maildir support.
Key Features:
  • Keyboard-driven, vim-like interface
  • Built-in support for IMAP and SMTP
  • Native encryption via GPGME
  • Highly configurable via TOML files
  • Local maildir and notmuch support
Use Cases:
  • Managing large volumes of e-mail efficiently from the terminal
  • Secure communication via integrated GPG encryption
  • Developers needing a scriptable, terminal-native mail workflow
Alternatives:
  • neomutt – Meli is a modern rewrite in Rust, offering a more structured configuration and built-in encryption support without external scripts.
  • aerc – Similar terminal client, but Meli emphasizes a library-first architecture and deep customization via config files.
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 12:45am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4af37ebd
Dec 11, 2024 5:48am 0 VERSION_BUMP 589d4770
Dec 10, 2024 7:42pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b5bd47a6
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