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neomutt

Neomutt is a command line email client and one of the most popular and feature-rich successors to the Mutt email client. It is designed to provide a powerful, flexible, and customizable email experience through the terminal. Neomutt supports various email protocols such as POP3, IMAP, and SMTP, allowing users to manage their emails from different providers.

The tool offers a highly configurable interface with support for multiple accounts, folders, and message threading. It provides extensive keybindings, allowing users to navigate and perform actions efficiently.

Neomutt supports advanced features like built-in support for PGP encryption and signing, allowing users to send and receive secure emails. It also provides integration with external tools like vim, allowing users to compose emails using their preferred text editor.

The tool has a rich set of filtering and tagging capabilities, allowing users to easily organize and manage their email. It supports complex filtering and can handle large email volumes effectively.

Neomutt is highly extensible and offers a built-in scripting language called 'Nerdmute', enabling users to create custom macros, automate tasks, and enhance their workflow. Additionally, it has a vibrant and active community that provides support, documentation, and regular updates.

The tool has a small memory footprint and is known for its exceptional performance and speed, making it suitable for both low-end and high-end systems. It runs on Unix-like operating systems and can be used as the default email client or in conjunction with other email tools.

Neomutt prioritizes security and privacy, allowing users to selectively disable external content loading, control tracking pixels, and customize privacy settings.

In summary, Neomutt is a versatile and powerful command line email client that provides a highly configurable and customizable email experience with advanced features like encryption, scripting, and integration with external tools.

List of commands for neomutt:

  • neomutt:tldr:6036f neomutt: Specify a file to include as the message body.
    $ neomutt -i ${filename} ${recipient@example-com}
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  • neomutt:tldr:65f6f neomutt: Specify a draft file containing the header and the body of the message, in RFC 5322 format.
    $ neomutt -H ${filename} ${recipient@example-com}
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  • neomutt:tldr:8551d neomutt: Start writing an email and specify a subject and a `cc` recipient.
    $ neomutt -s "${subject}" -c ${cc@example-com} ${recipient@example-com}
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  • neomutt:tldr:a825f neomutt: Open the specified mailbox.
    $ neomutt -f ${path-to-mailbox}
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