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Penguin Mail 1.0.0, an open-source Rust email client for Linux, is released
Key points
- Penguin Mail 1.0.0 released for x86_64 Linux.
- Supports Gmail, Microsoft, IMAP/POP3 accounts, calendars, and contacts.
- Includes an AI assistant for mail queries, running locally via LM Studio or Ollama.
- Features GnuPG integration, email categorization, and scheduled sending.
Initial Release of Penguin Mail
Penguin Mail, an open-source email client developed in Rust, has launched its version 1.0.0. This release targets x86_64 Linux systems and is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later. It aims to provide a unified application for managing email, calendar, and contacts.
Integrated Communication Features
The client supports various email providers including Gmail, Microsoft (Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, Microsoft 365), Fastmail, iCloud, Yahoo, and any IMAP or POP3 server. It automatically detects server settings from an email address. Users can view all accounts in a single inbox or individually. Calendar and contact integration is also included, supporting Google, Microsoft, CalDAV, and CardDAV.
Additional features include GnuPG integration for signing and encryption, Gmail filters, Microsoft inbox rules, and Sieve rules. The application also offers scheduled message sending and an 'Undo' button for recently sent emails.
AI Assistant and Privacy Focus
A notable feature is an AI assistant, accessible via Ctrl+J, which can answer questions about emails, such as identifying messages awaiting replies or categorizing promotions. This assistant is designed to run locally using LM Studio or Ollama, and it requires user confirmation before sending mail or changing settings. Penguin Mail states it has no server, tracking, or ads, with direct communication between the client and email providers like Google and Microsoft Graph.
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Primary sources
GitHub c9dev/penguin-mailReporting from
Penguin Mail, an open-source email client written in Rust for x86_64 Linux, has reached version 1.0.0. It integrates email, calendar, and contacts from various providers and includes an AI assistant feature that can run locally.