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Himalaya
by
André Lamelas
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· v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install himalaya
Description
CLI to manage emails via IMAP/SMTP. Use `himalaya` to list, read, write, reply, forward, search, and organize emails from the terminal. Supports multiple accounts and message composition with MML (MIME Meta Language).
Usage Guidance
Install only if you want an agent to operate your configured email account through Himalaya. Prefer app passwords, OAuth, `pass`, or a system keyring instead of raw passwords in config files, protect the config file permissions, and require explicit approval before sending, forwarding, reply-all, deleting, moving, exporting full messages, or downloading attachments.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: himalaya
Version: 1.0.0
The OpenClaw AgentSkills bundle provides instructions and configuration examples for using the 'himalaya' CLI email client. All commands and configurations are directly related to the stated purpose of managing emails. The skill explicitly recommends secure password handling via password managers (e.g., 'pass') or system keyrings, and warns against storing raw passwords. File system and network access are inherent to an email client's functionality (e.g., attaching files, downloading attachments, connecting to IMAP/SMTP servers). There is no evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, unauthorized execution, persistence mechanisms, or prompt injection attempts against the agent beyond the scope of using the 'himalaya' tool.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The ability to list, read, send, reply, forward, search, move, delete, flag, export, and download email is sensitive but coherent with the stated purpose of using the Himalaya email CLI.
Instruction Scope
The artifacts provide command examples rather than hidden automation; high-impact actions such as sending, reply-all, deleting, moving, exporting, and downloading attachments should remain user-directed.
Install Mechanism
Installation relies on the external Homebrew formula for the `himalaya` binary, which is expected for a CLI wrapper but means users must trust the package source.
Credentials
IMAP/SMTP credentials, local downloads, and network access are proportionate for an email client; the main skill recommends `pass` or keyring storage, though one reference includes raw password examples.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill uses the normal persistent Himalaya config file under `~/.config/himalaya/config.toml`; no background service, self-persistence, privilege escalation, or hidden execution path was found.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install himalaya - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/himalaya - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of Himalaya CLI email client skill.
- Provides terminal-based email management via IMAP/SMTP.
- Supports listing, reading, composing, replying, forwarding, searching, and organizing emails.
- Includes multi-account support and message composition with MML.
- Detailed setup and configuration instructions included.
- Enables handling attachments, output customization, and debugging via logging.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Himalaya?
CLI to manage emails via IMAP/SMTP. Use `himalaya` to list, read, write, reply, forward, search, and organize emails from the terminal. Supports multiple accounts and message composition with MML (MIME Meta Language). It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 46135 downloads so far.
How do I install Himalaya?
Run "/install himalaya" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Himalaya free?
Yes, Himalaya is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Himalaya support?
Himalaya is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Himalaya?
It is built and maintained by André Lamelas (@lamelas); the current version is v1.0.0.
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