Show HN: Skim – a minimalist open-source email client for Windows (MIT)

Category: devtools

Tags: email-client, rust, windows, ai, privacy

Score: 5.7/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 6, Documentation: 5, Utility: 6)

Skim is a minimalist, open-source email client for Windows built with a native Rust core and WebView2, supporting IMAP/SMTP and optional AI features via user-provided API keys. It emphasizes speed, keyboard-first navigation, offline-first local SQLite storage, and privacy with no telemetry or intermediate servers.

Target audience: Windows power users, developers, and privacy-conscious individuals seeking a lightweight, keyboard-driven email client

Repository: https://skim-tech.com/

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