mailove

Project Overview

Mailove is a fast, KDE-first email client focused on security and performance.

Key Features

• IMAP, JMAP, Gmail/365 OAuth: Multiple accounts supported; IMAP against any server (SSL/TLS, STARTTLS, plain), OAuth 2 for Gmail and Microsoft 365; JMAP discovers its own endpoints
• Push, or polling where there is none: IMAP IDLE and JMAP EventSource, with timed refresh for servers offering neither
• Every account stays current: Syncs all accounts, not just the open one
• Local cache with full-text search: Headers, read bodies, and folders in SQLite with FTS5 and regex
• Spam handling: Around 50 heuristic rules including impersonation, homograph, zero-width tricks, phishing links, and more
• OpenPGP: Read and send signed and encrypted mail via GnuPG, with key manager and WKD discovery
• Keyboard-first: Arrows, Page Up/Down, Home/End, Enter to open, Ctrl+W to close tabs
• Tabs: Compose, Settings, and opened messages are tabs
• Folders moving: Drag a folder onto another to reparent it
• Copy as Markdown: Copy full messages or selection as Markdown
• Advanced settings: All configs editable via text area

Target Audience

• KDE desktop environment users
• Users who need a secure, fast email client
• Users with multiple IMAP/JMAP accounts

Quick Start

1. Get the source or package from the repository
2. Configure your IMAP/JMAP accounts
3. Start sending and receiving emails

Core Advantages

• KDE-first design with deep integration
• Secure credential storage (KWallet)
• OpenPGP encryption support
• Local cache full-text search for fast response

System Requirements

• OS: Linux (KDE environment)