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fdmgetmail6
Free

Free, with the source code published on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source.

macOS, Linux, Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Combines fetching and filtering in one program
  • Delivers to Maildir, mbox, IMAP, LMTP or a pipe
  • Supports POP3, IMAP and their SSL variants
  • Delivers to maildir, mbox or an external MDA
  • No interface for reading mail
  • Configuration takes time to learn
  • Command line and config files only
  • Retrieves mail but does not send or display it
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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