In 2017, Nylas announced the open-sourcing and cessation of company-sponsored development for Nylas Mail, initially launched in 2015 as an experimental email client. The decision was driven by the company's focus on its expanding API business, which necessitated reallocating resources away from the email client. Nylas Mail's code is now available on GitHub under the MIT License, allowing for broader community engagement and modification without complex licensing restrictions. Existing users can continue using the client with all current features, while new users can still download it without needing a Nylas ID. The announcement also mentioned the introduction of a $84/year fee for N1 coupon code users starting October 2017, although other subscription plans remain unaffected. Two community-driven projects, Nylas Mail Lives and Mailspring, have already emerged to continue development and offer alternatives. Nylas emphasizes its commitment to open source, reflecting its roots and ongoing support for community-driven innovation, as demonstrated by the release of previously private components like Pro plugins and server-side APIs.