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Description:
Fork of Heirloom mailx

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: email cli mail-client smtp imap

Install: brew install s-nail

About:
s-nail is a modern fork of the classic Heirloom mailx utility, providing a command-line interface for sending and receiving email. It features enhanced security, SMTP/IMAP protocol support, and scripting capabilities. The tool is designed for system administrators and developers who need a reliable, lightweight mail user agent for automation and direct mail handling.

Key Features:

Full SMTP and IMAP protocol support
Advanced scripting and automation capabilities
Enhanced security features and TLS support
POSIX-compliant and portable across Unix-like systems

Use Cases:

Sending automated system alerts and log reports via SMTP
Scripting email interactions and fetching mail from IMAP servers
Serving as a lightweight mail client in terminal environments

Alternatives:

mailx – The original Heirloom project is largely unmaintained; s-nail provides active development and modern features.
mutt – Mutt is a full-screen mail user agent, whereas s-nail is primarily optimized for command-line scripting and scripting.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 1:05am		0	VERSION_BUMP	479e5921
Sep 14, 2024 3:52pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	095c6fe2