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Franco CLI

A local CLI drafts email sequences, manages an outbox and processes replies through your Claude Code or Codex access

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Why this level

  • The program reads conversations and sends mail as you
  • Mail and address-verification credentials live in the workspace environment
  • Automated outreach can cause complaints, mail-provider restrictions and unwanted contact
All reasons and checks

gortexai/francoAuthor:GortexAI

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In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI

npx skillfoxx add cli/franco

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Access and checks

How we review

Broad accessThe tool can change data, run commands or handle secrets.

  • The program reads conversations and sends mail as you
  • Mail and address-verification credentials live in the workspace environment
  • Automated outreach can cause complaints, mail-provider restrictions and unwanted contact

This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.

What it does

Franco helps manage outbound business email from a local workspace. It reads company information, prepares messages and queues them. In the normal mode, every outgoing email, including a reply, waits for human approval. Text can come from a model or previously approved templates. Franco invokes your Claude Code or Codex access and sends mail through a separately configured mailbox. A web dashboard places drafts beside their contact rationale and source evidence. After `franco run`, the program periodically checks the outbox and incoming replies. It tracks opt-outs and stops related sequences. Autopilot removes manual message review, so inspect its state before connecting a real mailbox.

Who it is for. Sales specialists preparing outreach and reviewing recipients and wording before sending from their own mailbox.

Good fit when

  • You have a reviewed company list and need outreach drafts
  • Approved templates need to be filled with recipient-specific information
  • Replies and opt-outs need handling in a shared campaign queue
  • You want personalization evidence beside an email draft

Not a fit when

  • There is no basis for contacting recipients or no accountable sender
  • You cannot give the program mailbox read and send access
  • You only need a one-off email edit without a background service

Example request

Prepare Franco with a test mailbox and draft a few messages for my reviewed list. Show sources and the outbox, leaving sending paused.

Limitations

Python 3.11 or later, a mailbox and signed-in Claude Code Pro/Max or Codex are required. Codex requires version 0.159.3 with ChatGPT sign-in on macOS/Linux; an API key does not replace that login. Configure mail separately through Gmail OAuth, SMTP/IMAP or legacy Instantly. New-address verification needs your own Reoon, ZeroBounce or Hunter keys and available funds. franco install downloads Chromium for browser tasks; package installation does not complete browser setup.

How to disable. First run `franco sending pause`, then stop `franco run`. Preserve needed workspace history and revoke mail access. Uninstall with the package manager used for installation. Messages already sent remain with recipients.

FAQ

How do I install Franco?

Run `pipx install franco`, then `franco init ~/franco`. The second command creates a workspace for configuration and data.

Where do I review drafts?

Run `franco dashboard` and open `http://localhost:5555`. `franco outbox` also shows the queue in a terminal.

Does disabling autopilot stop all email?

No. `franco autopilot off` restores review for new drafts, but already approved messages remain queued. Use `franco sending pause` for an immediate stop.

Does it need a separate model API?

The main mode needs no separate model API key. Franco uses the selected CLI’s subscription sign-in and tracks its quota. Availability depends on your plan and client compatibility.

Does address verification guarantee delivery?

No. Verification helps filter addresses, but a mail provider or recipient can reject or report a message. Verification does not establish the recipient’s consent.

What has separate costs?

The model subscription, mailbox and address verification. Franco code uses MIT.

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The suppression list is shared across campaigns: a domain entry blocks every address at that domain. Franco logs can contain email addresses, so inspect them before sharing outside the team.

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