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coder-hase

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Registered: 2025-08-11

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Looking for a console mail client

I'm looking for a mail client that (1) works in the Linux console and (2) is compatible with modern mail protocols. Bonus points if it does not come with large dependencies. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

tux_99

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Registered: 2025-06-17

Posts: 193  

Re: Looking for a console mail client

My suggestion/recommendation would be "alpine", it's available as a Devuan package via apt:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_(email_client)

Last edited by tux_99 (2026-10-06 16:18:33)

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Camtaf

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Registered: 2019-11-19

Posts: 573  

Re: Looking for a console mail client

Check details here....

https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-op … l-clients/

Last edited by Camtaf (2026-10-06 17:52:02)

tux_99

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Registered: 2025-06-17

Posts: 193  

Re: Looking for a console mail client

@camtaf Did you actually check the article at the link you posted?
It seems pure AI-slop, there is zero explanation on what their ratings are based on and zero details about what the advantages and disadvantages of the various mail clients are, so it's of no use to somebody who wants to select an email client.

I would suggest that you delete the link as otherwise you are only driving traffic to a completely useless AI-slop article.
(that whole linuxlinks site looks like an AI-generated clickbait site to me)

Last edited by tux_99 (2026-10-07 20:10:26)

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Camtaf

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Registered: 2019-11-19

Posts: 573  

Re: Looking for a console mail client

I don't think so...

Let’s explore the 20 console email clients. For each title we have compiled its own portal page, a full description with an in-depth analysis of its features, together with links to relevant resources.

coder-hase

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Registered: 2025-08-11

Posts: 13  

Re: Looking for a console mail client

Thank you both for your comments. I'll take a look at alpine.

SS

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Registered: 2026-03-06

Posts: 28  

Re: Looking for a console mail client

One of the devuan founders created one. I was reading about it the other day but never tried it. It's called Jaromail. It's on the dyne.org website where devuan is listed. I have no idea whether it is compatible in the way you need, but just thought I would mention

Last edited by SS (2026-10-09 08:09:32)