zoidsh/meru
:postbox: Gmail desktop app for macOS, Windows & Linux (formerly Gmail Desktop) observed · 2026-09-03
Health v2 · maintenance only
95/100
- Activity 100
- Release rhythm 85
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 1.0
- age_days: 3782
- days_rel: 21
- days_push: 0
- n_releases_24m: 121
Adoption not part of the score
1029 stars · 106 forks observed · 2026-09-03
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
Meru (formerly Gmail Desktop) is an open-source Electron-based desktop app that wraps Gmail for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It supports multiple Gmail accounts in one window, native notifications, and phishing link protection.
Use cases
- use gmail as a desktop app instead of a browser tab
- manage multiple gmail accounts in one window
- get native desktop notifications for new gmail messages
- unofficial gmail client for linux
- protect against phishing links in emails
- keep gmail inbox always accessible on mac or windows
When to choose
- you live in Gmail and want it out of browser tabs
- you juggle several Gmail accounts and want them side by side
- you want an open-source, cross-platform Gmail client with native notifications
When to avoid
- you use Outlook, ProtonMail, or other non-Gmail providers
- you need a full-featured email client with offline sync and calendar integration
- you prefer a web-based client or don't want an Electron app
Facets
application · maturity active
email gui developer-tools email developer-tools cross-platform desktop-applications windows cross-platform gmail email-client desktop-app multi-account notifications typescript macos linux electron desktop
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/zoidsh/meru · fetched 2026-09-03 · 51a5ac5fa7e5
- homepage: https://meru.so · fetched 2026-08-29 · 86bd777af8ed
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| zoidsh/meru | main | 95 |
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