SnappyMail is a web-based email client developed as a fork of RainLoop. It provides a responsive interface for reading, composing and organising messages stored on existing mail servers.
The application was created to modernise RainLoop’s architecture, improve security and remove outdated dependencies. Its design favours a lightweight interface, with support for a range of mail server capabilities and additional functionality through extensions.
SnappyMail can be deployed as a standalone webmail service or integrated into other environments. It is particularly suitable for individuals and organisations seeking direct access to IMAP mailboxes without adopting a larger collaboration platform.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Access email accounts through IMAP and send messages using SMTP.
- Compose rich-text and plain-text messages with attachments.
- Manage multiple email accounts and sender identities.
- Browse, organise and search messages across mail folders.
- Threaded message views for following conversations.
- Contact management with support for external address book backends.
- MySQL and MariaDB storage options for address book contacts.
- OpenPGP encryption and digital signature capabilities.
- Support for S/MIME encrypted and signed messages.
- Advanced Sieve script editor for managing server-side mail filters.
- Support for shared IMAP folders and access control lists.
- OAuth2 authentication integration for supported mail services.
- Autoconfiguration of mail service settings using DNS information.
- Dark mode and options for improving the readability of message content.
- Responsive interface that adapts to different screen sizes.
- Desktop notifications through browser notification facilities.
- Configurable message display, identities and account preferences.
- Extensible functionality through plugins and administrative settings.
- Support for Kolab groupware integration.
Website: github.com/the-djmaze/snappymail
Support:
Developer: SnappyMail contributors
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
SnappyMail is written in PHP and JavaScript. Learn PHP with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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| SnappyMail | Simple, modern, lightweight fork of RainLoop |
| Nextcloud Mail | Email client application for the Nextcloud platform |
| SquirrelMail | Webmail package written in PHP |
| RainLoop | Modern and fast web-based email client |
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