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Notmuch Command: Count Matching Messages
Use for count matching messages with Notmuch. Exact CLI syntax to count matching messages using Notmuch.
When to use this: Use for count matching messages with Notmuch.
Command Syntax
notmuch count --output=<messages|threads> "<search_term>"notmuch count --output=<messages|threads> "<search_term>"Command Breakdown
--output=<messages|threads>- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to count matching messages using Notmuch.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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