Is Nylas Mail Dead?

Evidence checked: 2026-09-11T01:15:35.000Z

Not dead, but it looks like a zombie tool: reachable, yet increasingly stale.
High Coverage90/100Strong public signal coverage
Why confidence matters
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Health Score
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Shipping Score
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ToolVitals Score
100
Zombie Score

How We Measure Tool Health

ToolVitals tracks Nylas Mail's health using commit recency, sustained activity across rolling windows, contributor continuity, and a small release-cadence signal. Evidence confidence limits strong claims but does not raise the score.

Health Score

Commit recency, activity in the last 30 days and prior 60 days, contributor continuity, and a small release signal.

Shipping Score

Recent and sustained commit volume, contributor activity, and a maximum 10% release-cadence contribution.

Quick Facts

Status🟠 Zombie
OpennessOSI-approved OSS
Coverage
High Coverage90/100
Zombie Risk100/100
Status NoteCommit recency and sustained repository activity indicate high abandonment risk.

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