Show HN: Herald – Local-first terminal email client

Category: cli-tool

Tags: email-client, terminal-ui, ai-integration, imap, go, mcp-server

Score: 7.5/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 8, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

Herald is a modern terminal email client that combines local-first IMAP/SMTP handling with AI features like classification, semantic search, and AI-generated replies directly in the terminal. It stands out by integrating an MCP server for AI agent interactions and SSH server access, making it a unique tool for power users blending traditional email workflows with AI automation.

Target audience: backend devs, devops, power users

Repository: https://herald-mail.app/ · Go · NOASSERTION

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