Open source mobile email client built with HTML/CSS/JS
Hey HN, I've been working on an email client and wanted to get some feedback! Minimail is built on Phonegap, so it uses HTML/CSS/JS for everything user-facing. The app also uses emailbox (a related project of mine) as the backend API for receiving/parsing/sending emails. I think email clients need a huge UX/UI overhaul, and so I'm trying to build a flexible/hackable email client that anyone can customize to fit their email workflow. Thanks for any feedback! Website: https://minimail.herokuapp.com/ Email: nick (at) getemailbox.com
Open source mobile email client built with HTML/CSS/JS launched on March 7, 2013 with 16 votes, #115 of 671 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.
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Minimail is an open-source mobile email client built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using Phonegap technology. It integrates with Emailbox, a backend API that handles email receiving, parsing, and sending. Designed for developers and users seeking customization, Minimail prioritizes flexible, hackable architecture that allows individuals to tailor the email client to their specific workflow needs.
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