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imapfilter for Mac

IMAP message processor/filter

Quick answer: imapfilter is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install imapfilter. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What imapfilter is

imapfilter is a command-line tool for macOS: IMAP message processor/filter.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/lefcha/imapfilter/.

How to install imapfilter

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install imapfilter.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install imapfilter on Mac?

Run brew install imapfilter in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is imapfilter open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does imapfilter run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is imapfilter?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8132 in this catalogue.

What version of imapfilter is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.8.5.