Talanoa

Email as a messenger: threads become chats, with on-device AI

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Talanoa is a local-first email client that turns email threads into chat-style conversations organised by person, with a Kanban task view and calendar availability built in. Its AI answers questions about your inbox in plain words and shows its sources, summarises long threads into decisions and next steps, drafts replies in your own tone learned from the emails you send, and translates replies. The model runs on your own computer and your emails and login tokens never leave your device; the app is CASA Tier 2 certified. It works with Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud and any IMAP provider. The free plan needs no credit card; Pro is $7.50 per month billed annually or $10 per month billed monthly. Desktop apps cover macOS, Windows and Linux; the iOS and Android apps are in beta.