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NeoMutt

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A terminal email client that modernizes Mutt with maintained patches.

NeoMutt is an open-source command-line mail user agent based on Mutt. The project maintains and documents long-running Mutt patch sets, provides distro download options, and links users to full installation, configuration, and reference documentation.

Why it stands out

  • Builds on Mutt rather than starting from scratch, so existing Mutt users get a familiar foundation.
  • Focuses on maintaining and documenting older community patches that historically lived outside upstream Mutt.
  • Offers multiple support and contribution routes, including GitHub, IRC, and public mailing lists.
  • The project is active, with recent release announcements listed on the homepage.

Good to know

  • NeoMutt is a command-line mail client, so it is not aimed at users who want a graphical desktop or webmail-style interface.
  • Setup and daily use depend on installation and configuration, with the full guide hosted separately at docs.neomutt.org.
  • The project notes that its support community is small, so replies on IRC may take time.

Under the radar: New contributors can look for issues labeled for discussion or easy coding tasks, where the project explicitly invites input and offers mentoring for first patches.

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