slrn ☆

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Description:
Powerful console-based newsreader

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: usenet newsreader nntp console text-based

Install: brew install slrn

About:
Slrn is a powerful, text-based newsreader for reading and posting to Usenet newsgroups. It features highly customizable key bindings and support for scoring rules to filter and prioritize articles. The tool is designed for efficiency and works seamlessly over standard NNTP protocols.

Key Features:

Highly customizable via rc files and macros
NNTP support for remote server access
Scoring system for thread prioritization
Built-in PGP support for message encryption

Use Cases:

Reading and organizing high-volume Usenet newsgroups
Interacting with technical communities on NNTP servers
Scripting custom newsreader workflows

Alternatives:

tin – Similar console-based Usenet client with a different UI philosophy
Thunderbird – Graphical client with broader protocol support but heavier resource usage

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 10:46am		1	VERSION_BUMP	b5ee7704
Sep 13, 2024 11:31pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	5657668c