# alot
> Terminal email client using NotMuch backend with MailDir support

## Summary
Terminal email client built on NotMuch with MailDir support and fast search

## Capabilities
- Read and compose email in the terminal
- Fast email search via NotMuch backend
- Support MailDir format
- Thread-based email viewing

## When to Use
- You use NotMuch for email indexing
- You prefer a Python-based email client

## When NOT to Use
- You do not use NotMuch

## Related Tools
- [mutt](/tools/mutt) (complementary)
- [alpine](/tools/alpine) (complementary)
- [sup](/tools/sup) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/alot
