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ohmail
ohmail is an open-source productivity project by trafficflowhq (trafficflowhq/ohmail on GitHub). It has 40 GitHub stars and 1 forks, is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.
Consent-first email on your own IMAP mailboxes, with optional AI help.
💎 Hidden gem★ 40 stars⑂ 1 forksAGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- trafficflowhq/ohmail
- GitHub stars
- 40
- Forks
- 1
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 4 October 2026
- Category
- Productivity
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Install the client
Get the app for macOS, Windows, or Linux.
- Connect your IMAP
Add your existing email accounts — no migration.
- Screen with consent
Enable the AI screener only if you want it.
- Read privately
Your mail stays between you and your provider.
// features
Why people love it
IMAP support
Works with your existing mailboxes and addresses.
Consent-first
AI features are opt-in, never forced.
Optional AI screener
Local or cloud models help triage your inbox.
Desktop clients
Full apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Local-first
Designed around keeping your data yours.
AGPL-3.0 license
Strong copyleft — share alike on derivatives.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/trafficflowhq/ohmail.git cd ohmail - Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
cat README.md | head -60 - Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
# see README for the exact launch command
// use cases
What you can build
- Use modern email on existing accounts.
- Screen spam with local AI.
- Keep email data off big clients.
- Try consent-first inbox design.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Who maintains ohmail?
It is an open-source project at trafficflowhq/ohmail with 1 fork. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.
Is ohmail free for commercial use?
AGPL-3.0 licensed — you can use it, but network-facing derivatives must share source.
Do I need a new email address?
No — it works with your existing IMAP mailboxes.
Is the AI screener mandatory?
No — it is optional and consent-first.
Are mobile apps available?
Android and iOS apps are listed as coming soon.
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