Relay
Turn intent into execution. The AI-powered email client that doesn't just organize your inbox—it acts on it.
Overview
Relay is a next-generation email client that goes beyond reading and organizing messages. Built with AI at its core, Relay automatically understands what your emails need and takes action for you. While traditional email clients stop at folders and filters, Relay executes: creating calendar events, generating tasks, drafting replies, and completing actions with a single click.
Built for: Knowledge workers, executives, founders, and anyone drowning in email who needs their inbox to work for them, not against them.
Core Features
AI Execution Engine
AI analyzes every incoming email and identifies if it's a meeting request, task, information, or requires a reply. Get instant 2-sentence summaries and key points extraction so you never miss critical details.
One-Click Execution
Execute AI suggestions with a single click—no manual data entry. Create calendar events, generate tasks, and send replies instantly from AI-generated suggestions with confidence scores.
Smart Compose
AI generates contextual, professional replies based on the email thread and your communication style. Rich compose modal with To/Cc/Bcc fields, quoted text formatting, and attachment support.
Universal Email Support
Connect any email account (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, custom domains) via IMAP/SMTP. Manage unlimited email accounts from one unified interface with thread view and collapsible messages.
Superhuman-Style Shortcuts
Keyboard-first design with Vim-style navigation (j/k), quick actions (r for reply, e for archive, s for star), and search shortcuts. Press ? to see all keyboard shortcuts.
Fast Full-Text Search
Search across senders, subjects, and email content with real-time results as you type. Press / from anywhere to open search. Arrow keys to navigate, Enter to open.
Auto-Categorization
Emails automatically categorized by type (sales, support, personal, business, newsletters). AI determines priority levels (high/medium/low) so you focus on what matters.
Usage Analytics
Track email statistics, storage usage, activity charts, top senders, and attachment stats. Visual 30-day activity graph showing email volume and average metrics.
Security & Privacy
Email passwords stored with AES-256-GCM encryption. Secure authentication with NextAuth v5, protected routes, and session management. Your data stays yours.
Beautiful Dark Mode
Dark theme optimized for long sessions with electric green accents (Enter Execute green: #00ff85). 3-column layout, smooth animations, and mobile-responsive design.
What Makes Relay Different
vs. Gmail/Outlook
- AI execution (not just organization)
- Keyboard-first design
- One-click actions from AI suggestions
- Smart compose with context awareness
- Universal IMAP support (not locked to one provider)
vs. Superhuman
- AI-powered execution (Superhuman is just fast)
- Action suggestions with auto-execution
- Open protocol support (IMAP/SMTP)
- Self-hostable
- More affordable pricing potential
vs. Spark/Edison
- Real AI execution (not just smart filtering)
- Intent extraction and action generation
- Professional keyboard shortcuts
- Developer-friendly interface
- Full control over your data
Use Cases
For Executives
AI handles meeting requests automatically. Quick replies with smart compose. Priority inbox shows what matters. Delegate with shared inbox features.
For Founders/Entrepreneurs
Never miss important investor/customer emails. Auto-create tasks from action items. Fast keyboard navigation saves hours. One inbox for all business accounts.
For Sales Teams
Auto-detect leads and opportunities. Quick follow-ups with templates. Track response times. Integrate with CRM systems.
For Developers
Keyboard-first interface. Clean, technical aesthetic. Self-hostable and customizable. API access for automation.
For Anyone Overwhelmed
AI summarizes long threads instantly. One-click actions reduce manual work. Smart search finds anything instantly. Beautiful UX makes email enjoyable.
Technical Highlights
Modern Tech Stack
Next.js 14 (App Router), React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS. PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM. Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4 for AI. IMAP/SMTP with nodemailer. NextAuth v5 authentication.
Performance
Server Components for fast initial page loads. Optimistic updates for instant UI feedback. Smart caching and lazy loading. Database indexes for optimized queries.
Developer Experience
Full TypeScript coverage. Prisma schema with easy migrations. Hot reload for instant feedback. ESLint & Prettier for code quality. Reusable UI components.
Roadmap
Phase 2: Complete Core Value
- Google Calendar Integration
- Linear/Todoist Integration
- Enhanced Draft Auto-Save
- Performance Optimization
- Error Boundaries
Phase 3: Power User Features
- Email Templates & Saved Replies
- Scheduled Sending
- Smart Inbox (priority sorting)
- Bulk Actions
- Advanced Search Filters
Phase 4: Integrations
- Slack Notifications
- Webhook System
- Zapier Integration
- CRM Connections
- Calendar Sync
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing plans designed for individuals and teams.
Pro
- Unlimited accounts
- Full AI execution
- 50GB storage
- Calendar integration
- Priority support
Team
- Everything in Pro
- Shared inboxes
- Team analytics
- API access
- Dedicated support
Privacy & Security
Your Data Stays Yours
Self-host or use our secure cloud. End-to-end encryption for email credentials. No email content sent to AI (only metadata processed for optional AI features).
GDPR Compliant
Request data export or deletion anytime. No ads, no tracking. Your inbox is private. Open source friendly with transparent codebase.
Ready to take control of your inbox?
Start using Relay today. Email that executes for you.