Got Your Back

A command-line tool that backs up Gmail messages to your computer through the Gmail API.

FreeOpen sourceWindowsLinuxCommand line
Official websitegithub.com

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About Got Your Back

Got Your Back (GYB) is a command-line tool that downloads Gmail messages to your computer using Gmail's API over HTTPS, so you keep a local copy of your mailbox.

It is maintained by the team behind GAM, and the repository includes a Windows installer setup and an install script for other systems. It suits people comfortable with a terminal who want a scriptable backup of a personal Gmail or Google Workspace mailbox.

Strengths

  • Uses the official Gmail API over HTTPS
  • Scriptable from the command line
  • Maintained by the GAM team

Limitations

  • Command line only
  • Only works with Gmail and Google accounts

Details

Pricing
FreeFree, with source code published on GitHub.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
GAM-team
Platforms
Windows, Linux, Command line
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Required
Works offline
No
Best suited for
Gmail users who want a scriptable local backup of their mailbox
Last verified
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Provenance
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