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
Nov 26, 2022 2:31pm 4 VERSION_BUMP 253ac0f1
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