search

nylas / sync-engine

:incoming_envelope: IMAP/SMTP sync system with modern APIs
https://nylas.com/docs/platform
GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
3.5k stars 354 forks source link

File / MBox plugin / feature. #262

Open hickscorp opened 8 years ago

hickscorp commented 8 years ago

Hello,

I've been directed here from the Slack #n1-help channel.

This is a feature request. I would really love to see mbox / file:// / cold storage support on N1 mail client, but apparently it won't be something possible unless a development is made.

I've been trying N1 for a while now, and the only no-go that I can see is the fact that there is no way for me to setup local folders like I was able to do with Apple Mail / Thunderbird. On my email clients, I always keep at least 5 years history accessible from the mail client but locally stored only. I also like the ability of an email client to be able to export folders as MBoxes for archiving in hard copy / cold storage.

This is something that would definitely allow N1 adoption for many professions:

Anyways, I'm very impressed by the current state of N1, so keep up the good work!

badger62 commented 8 years ago

Great app! I second the need for folder/mbox support. Another area that would see this as essential would be the medical profession. Anybody that must keep long term records of their conversations.