Communication
HomebrewWhat is FMail?
Unofficial native application for Fastmail
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask fmailHow to Install FMail on Mac
Follow these steps to install FMail using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.
- 1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
- 2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
- 3
Run
brew install --cask fmailPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask fmail - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm fmail is installed, then try `fmail --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch FMail
Run `fmail` in your Terminal to start using it.
Troubleshooting
- • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with
sudo. - • If Homebrew can't find the package, run
brew updatefirst to refresh the package list. - • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at
/opt/homebrew(the default for M-series chips).
Key Features
Easy installation via Homebrew
Regular updates and maintenance
Free to use
Professional support available
Pros
- Simple one-command installation
- Well-maintained and regularly updated
- Completely free to use
Cons
- Requires Homebrew to be installed
- macOS only
Frequently Asked Questions about FMail
How do I install FMail on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run
brew install --cask fmail. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run fmail from Terminal.Is FMail free?
Yes, FMail is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall FMail?
Open Terminal and run
brew uninstall --cask fmail. Homebrew will remove FMail and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.What are alternatives to FMail?
There are several communication apps available for macOS. Browse the Communication category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update FMail to the latest version?
Run
brew upgrade --cask fmail in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.Does FMail work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, FMail can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.
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