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Description:
Threaded, NNTP-, and spool-based UseNet newsreader
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.6.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: usenet newsreader nntp terminal text-based
Install: brew install tin
About:
Tin is a full-featured, threaded NNTP and spool-based newsreader for Unix-like systems. It provides a highly configurable, curses-based interface for reading, posting, and managing Usenet articles. Its primary value is offering a fast, efficient, and keyboard-driven experience for navigating complex discussion threads directly from the terminal.
Key Features:
  • Threaded message display for easy conversation tracking
  • Highly configurable via rc files and in-app menus
  • Support for local spool and NNTP server connections
  • Built-in support for MIME attachments and PGP/GnuPG
Use Cases:
  • Reading and posting to Usenet newsgroups from a terminal
  • Managing high-volume mailing list or news traffic efficiently
  • Remote server administration via text-based interface
Alternatives:
  • slrn – slrn is another powerful text-based newsreader with a strong focus on customization via S-Lang scripting.
  • mutt – mutt is primarily an email client but shares a similar keyboard-driven, terminal-centric philosophy.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 24, 2025 3:06am 2.6.4 0 VERSION_BUMP a402df30
Sep 15, 2025 8:57pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3fe4f4c6
Sep 12, 2024 9:57pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9acb66a1
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