Claws MailLinux
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The Bat!Windows
Claws Mail als Linux-Alternative zu The Bat!
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Claws Mail is a solid replacement for The Bat! if you prioritize speed, local mail storage, and lightweight design over built-in calendar and advanced encryption tools. It handles multiple accounts, strong filtering, and offline access well, and its MH storage is reliable. However, it lacks native PGP and S/MIME support—plugins are required—and has no built-in calendar. It suits users who want a fast, keyboard-driven client and don’t mind setting up encryption separately. Not ideal for those relying heavily on integrated security or contact management.
- Lizenz
- GPL-3.0-only
- Preis
- Kostenlos
- Aktuelle Version
- 4.4.0 (9. März 2026)
- Bewertung
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Was gleich funktioniert
- Supports multiple IMAP, POP3, and SMTP accounts with separate folder trees
- Fast local mail storage using MH format for reliable offline access
- Advanced filtering rules and spam handling via SpamAssassin integration
- Keyboard-driven interface with full shortcut customization
- Plugin system extends functionality, similar in concept to The Bat!'s add-ons
Was anders ist
- No built-in PGP or S/MIME—requires manual setup with plugins like GnuPG
- Lacks integrated calendar and contact management without third-party plugins
- No native HTML composition; plugins allow reading but not creating HTML mail
- Lighter feature set out of the box, focused on simplicity over all-in-one design
- Smaller user base and less commercial support compared to The Bat!
Ihre The Bat!-Dateien öffnen
Claws Mail can import mail from most common formats via its import tools, including mbox and MH. While there's no direct importer for The Bat!'s proprietary storage format, you can export messages from The Bat! to mbox or EML and then import them into Claws Mail. This process works reliably for messages, but filters, rules, and folder structures may need manual recreation. Contact and calendar data must be exported separately and re-imported if supported by plugins.
Von The Bat! zu Claws Mail wechseln – Schritt für Schritt
- Export mail from The Bat! to mbox or EML format
- Install Claws Mail from your distribution’s repository or Flathub
- Use the Import tool in Claws Mail to bring in exported messages
- Set up accounts manually with IMAP/POP3 and SMTP settings
- Install GnuPG and enable PGP plugin for encryption support
- Configure filters and keyboard shortcuts to match your workflow
Wichtige Funktionen von Claws Mail
- MH-Mailbox-Speicherung für schnellen Zugriff
- Tastaturzentrierte Bedienung mit voller Unterstützung für Shortcuts
- Plugin-System für RSS, Kalender und zusätzliche Protokolle
- Mehrere Konten und Ordnerbäume
- Integrierte Spam-Filterung (SpamAssassin-Integration)
- Nachrichten-Thread-Ansicht und leistungsstarke Suche
- Unterstützung externer Editoren für die Erstellung von Klartext-E-Mails
- Import/Export aus den meisten anderen Mail-Clients
Claws Mail unter Linux installieren
flatpak install flathub org.claws_mail.Claws-Mailsudo apt install claws-mailsudo apt install claws-mailsudo dnf install claws-mailsudo pacman -S claws-mailsudo zypper install claws-mailHäufige Fragen
Does Claws Mail support PGP encryption?
Yes, but not out of the box. You need to install and configure the PGP plugin using GnuPG for signing and encrypting messages.
Can I use Claws Mail with HTML emails?
You can read HTML emails if the proper plugin is installed, but Claws Mail does not support composing HTML—only plain text.
Is calendar integration available?
Not natively. You can use the 'Calendar' plugin, but it's basic and not tightly integrated like in The Bat!.
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