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- 3 stars
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About
Attn is a desktop Gmail client for macOS and Windows built around keyboard shortcuts and local-first storage. It caches mail so users can read, draft, and organize their inbox offline, syncing changes back to Gmail once reconnected, with a command palette for keyboard-only navigation.
At a glance
Attn is a keyboard-first desktop Gmail client that caches mail locally and syncs changes after you reconnect. The preview is worth looking at if you regularly triage mail offline and can maintain your own Google OAuth configuration.
Good fit
Technical Gmail users on Mac or Windows who want keyboard shortcuts for reading, archiving and snoozing mail.
Consider something else when
Skip it if you need an installer, a verified Google app, a unified inbox or support for Outlook and IMAP.
Start here
Watch the project’s fictional-inbox demo. Look at how it archives and snoozes mail with the keyboard and what happens when an offline action queues for sync.
Cost and requirements
The developer preview requires a source build and your own Google OAuth client. The documented Gmail scope permits reading, sending and modifying mail. Optional AI integrations use provider keys.
Limits to know
Offline work uses cached messages and queued changes. Older mail searches can require a connection. OAuth setup, storage and sync were reviewed from project documentation.
Sources checked 2026-11-05. Source-based assessment.
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