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aerc

A pretty good email client for the terminal

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Description

aerc is a terminal email client that is simple, efficient, and extensible. It supports multiple accounts, vim-like keybindings, and integrates well with other CLI tools for a productive email workflow.

AI Summary

A terminal email client with vim-like keybindings, multiple account support, and good CLI tool integration.

Capabilities

  • + Read and send email from the terminal
  • + Multiple account support
  • + Vim-like keybindings
  • + IMAP, Maildir, and notmuch support
  • + Extensible with filters

Use When

  • → User wants a terminal email client
  • → User prefers vim-style email workflow

Avoid When

  • x User needs rich HTML email support
  • x User prefers GUI email clients
View AGENTS.md for aerc