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imap-backupgetmail6
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

 Free

Free and open source.

macOS, Linux, Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Backs up, restores and migrates IMAP mailboxes
  • Can resume from messages already downloaded
  • Supports POP3, IMAP and their SSL variants
  • Delivers to maildir, mbox or an external MDA
  • Requires IMAP account configuration
  • Command line and config files only
  • Retrieves mail but does not send or display it
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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