What backends does Himalaya support?

Himalaya supports IMAP and SMTP for standard email operations, as well as Notmuch and Sendmail for specialized local mail handling.

MML (MIME Meta Language) allows you to compose complex emails including attachments and multi-part formats using a simple text-based syntax.

Does it support email attachments?

Yes, you can download attachments from incoming messages to a specific directory and include attachments in outgoing messages using MML syntax.

How are email credentials kept secure?

The skill allows you to configure 'auth.cmd' to pull passwords from secure sources like the system keyring or tools like 'pass', avoiding plain-text passwords in your config.

Can I use multiple email accounts with this skill?

Yes, you can define multiple accounts in your config.toml and switch between them using the --account flag or by setting a default account.

Himalaya Email CLI

Name: Himalaya Email CLI
Author: drshailesh88

bydrshailesh88

Productivity & Workflow

Manages emails directly from the terminal via IMAP and SMTP with support for multiple accounts and advanced message composition.

About

The Himalaya skill integrates the powerful Himalaya CLI into Claude, allowing users to handle complex email workflows without leaving their terminal or development environment. It supports core email operations like reading, searching, and sending messages while offering advanced features like MML (MIME Meta Language) for rich text composition and structured JSON output for automation. This skill is ideal for developers and power users who prefer keyboard-centric communication and need a scriptable interface to manage multiple inboxes securely and efficiently.

Key Features

Secure multi-account handling via system keyring or password managers
Structured JSON output for integration with other CLI tools and scripts
Comprehensive IMAP/SMTP email management (list, read, write, delete)
Advanced search filtering and folder organization
0 GitHub stars
Support for MML (MIME Meta Language) for rich message composition

Use Cases

Managing multiple professional and personal email accounts from a single terminal interface
Integrating email notifications and workflows into CLI-based development cycles
Automating email searches and attachment management through scripted commands

About

Key Features

Secure multi-account handling via system keyring or password managers
Structured JSON output for integration with other CLI tools and scripts
Comprehensive IMAP/SMTP email management (list, read, write, delete)
Advanced search filtering and folder organization
0 GitHub stars
Support for MML (MIME Meta Language) for rich message composition

Use Cases

Managing multiple professional and personal email accounts from a single terminal interface
Integrating email notifications and workflows into CLI-based development cycles
Automating email searches and attachment management through scripted commands