nmh ☆
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Description:
New version of the MH mail handler
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: email cli mail-client utilities text-based
Install: brew install nmh
About:
nmh is a powerful, command-line based electronic mail handling system, an enhanced version of the Rand Message Handler (MH). It provides a flexible, text-oriented alternative to monolithic mail clients, allowing users to manage mail via individual commands and scripts. Its main value is offering fine-grained control over email processing and integration with other Unix tools.
Key Features:
  • Command-line driven interface for all mail operations
  • Highly configurable and scriptable via shell
  • Supports Maildir and traditional mbox formats
  • Modular design separates user interface from mail storage
Use Cases:
  • System administrators managing server mail via SSH
  • Developers automating email workflows and notifications
  • Power users preferring keyboard-centric email management
Alternatives:
  • mutt – Mutt is a single binary, while nmh is a collection of tools
  • mailx – nmh offers more advanced features and scripting capabilities
Version History
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Sep 16, 2025 5:30pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 83ea2073
Dec 27, 2024 11:52am 1 VERSION_BUMP f87ea548
Sep 29, 2023 3:39pm 1 VERSION_BUMP e385eeec
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Nov 22, 2022 8:46pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 03214793
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