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Claws-Mail

Published by The Claws Mail Team

Claws Mail is an email client (and news reader), based on GTK+

Open sourceGPL-3.0-only

Highlights

  • Supports POP3, IMAP, and SMTP mail protocols.
  • Includes an integrated news reader for NNTP.
  • Utilizes a modular plugin system for extended features.
  • Stores messages in the MH format for individual file access.
  • Provides extensive keyboard shortcuts for navigation.

About this application

Claws Mail is an email client and news reader built upon the GTK+ toolkit, designed for use on Linux systems. It utilizes a modular architecture that allows users to extend its functionality through various plugins, such as support for different mail protocols, encryption standards, and notification systems. The interface is structured to handle large volumes of mail, providing tools for message filtering, searching, and folder management. It supports standard protocols including POP3, IMAP, and SMTP, and includes a built-in news reader for NNTP access.

The application emphasizes keyboard navigation and configuration flexibility, offering numerous settings to adjust the display and behavior of the mail environment. It stores messages in the MH format, which allows for individual file-based message management. While it provides a comprehensive set of features for email communication, it does not include a built-in HTML rendering engine for security and performance reasons, instead relying on external plugins or text-based views for message content.

Linux

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