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GitHub Project Configuration

Repository Description

A modern, feature-rich command-line email client with offline-first architecture, smart filtering, and powerful automation. Built for developers who live in the terminal.

Topics/Tags (GitHub Topics)

  • email-client
  • cli
  • imap
  • smtp
  • nodejs
  • terminal
  • command-line
  • email
  • offline-first
  • sqlite
  • mail-client
  • open-mail-cli
  • productivity
  • developer-tools
  • automation
  • privacy

About Section

🚀 Modern CLI email client | 📬 IMAP/SMTP | 🔒 Privacy-focused | ⚡ Offline-first | 🎯 Developer-friendly

Social Preview Image Suggestions

Create a banner image (1280x640px) with:

  • Project logo/icon (email + terminal theme)
  • "Open Mail CLI" title
  • Tagline: "Email Management for Developers"
  • Key features icons: Speed, Privacy, Automation
  • Dark theme with accent colors

README Badges to Add

GitHub stars GitHub forks GitHub issues GitHub pull requests

Suggested GitHub Actions Workflows

1. CI/CD (.github/workflows/ci.yml)

  • Run tests on push/PR
  • Check code style
  • Build and validate

2. Release (.github/workflows/release.yml)

  • Automated releases with semantic versioning
  • Generate changelog
  • Publish to npm (optional)

3. Stale Issues (.github/workflows/stale.yml)

  • Auto-close stale issues/PRs
  • Keep repository clean

Community Files to Add

  • CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
  • SECURITY.md (security policy)
  • .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ (bug report, feature request)
  • .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

Marketing Points

  1. For Developers: Terminal-native, keyboard-driven workflow
  2. Privacy-First: Your emails stay on your machine
  3. Offline-Capable: Work without internet connection
  4. Automation-Ready: Perfect for scripts and CI/CD
  5. Feature-Rich: 16 commands, 40+ features
  6. Well-Tested: 100% test pass rate
  7. Documented: Comprehensive guides and examples
  8. Open Source: MIT licensed, community-driven

Comparison with Alternatives

  • vs Mutt: Modern Node.js stack, easier to extend
  • vs Alpine: Better offline support, SQLite storage
  • vs Thunderbird: Lightweight, terminal-based, scriptable
  • vs Gmail Web: Privacy-focused, no tracking, local storage

Target Audience

  • Software developers
  • System administrators
  • DevOps engineers
  • Privacy-conscious users
  • Terminal enthusiasts
  • Email power users