sylpheed ☆

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Description:
Simple, lightweight email-client

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 3.7.0@0 | Tracked Since: Oct 15, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: email mail-client gtk productivity offline

Install: brew install sylpheed

About:
Sylpheed is a GTK+ based email client that prioritizes speed and low resource usage. It provides robust support for MIME, threading, and filtering, making it ideal for managing large mailboxes efficiently. The application emphasizes a straightforward interface, avoiding feature bloat while maintaining powerful organizational tools.

Key Features:

Lightweight and fast performance
Advanced filtering and search capabilities
PGP/GnuPG integration for security
Cross-platform (Linux, BSD, Windows)

Use Cases:

Managing email on low-resource hardware
Users seeking a distraction-free email workflow
Secure email communication via PGP

Alternatives:

Claws Mail – Fork of Sylpheed with more plugins and features
Thunderbird – Heavier, full-featured client with extensive add-ons
Neomutt – Terminal-based client, highly configurable but no GUI

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 15, 2025 5:03pm		8	VERSION_BUMP	739f4062
Aug 17, 2024 3:38pm		7	VERSION_BUMP	cc4b4e76