Who is Net::IMAP for?

Net::IMAP is an open-source project built for ruby developers.

Yes — Net::IMAP is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does Net::IMAP run on?

Net::IMAP runs on the web and the command line. It can also be self-hosted.

Is Net::IMAP still active?

Unverified. Net::IMAP has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Net::IMAP?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Hydro, alovia-watchdog, and WuYueSDK.

Who develops Net::IMAP?

Net::IMAP is developed by Ruby community.

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Net::IMAP

Name: Net::IMAP
Author: Ruby community

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Net::IMAP is an open-source Ruby client API for the Internet Message Access Protocol. It enables developers to connect to IMAP servers, authenticate, retrieve and manage messages, and work with mailboxes from Ruby applications.

Open SourceWebSelf-hostedCLI

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Overview

6 features

Net::IMAP sits in PulseGate's Frameworks & SDKs category. It focuses on connecting Ruby applications to and managing mailboxes on IMAP servers. It is built as an open-source project for ruby developers. Net::IMAP is open source under the Open Source license. It runs on the web and the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by Ruby community. Among its 6 catalogued features are IMAP client API, server connections, and mailbox management.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

IMAP client API
Server connections
Mailbox management
Message retrieval
Message searching
Message manipulation

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserSelf-hostedCLI

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tier

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed9 Sept · 23:53 UTC
net-imap verified via RubyGems just-updated
Source: RubyGems just-updated · Open

Frequently asked questions about Net::IMAP

What does Net::IMAP do?: Net::IMAP focuses on connecting Ruby applications to and managing mailboxes on IMAP servers. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.
Who is Net::IMAP for?: Net::IMAP is an open-source project built for ruby developers.
Is Net::IMAP free?: Yes — Net::IMAP is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Net::IMAP run on?: Net::IMAP runs on the web and the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Net::IMAP still active?: Unverified. Net::IMAP has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Net::IMAP?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Hydro, alovia-watchdog, and WuYueSDK.Hydro alovia-watchdog WuYueSDK
Who develops Net::IMAP?: Net::IMAP is developed by Ruby community.
Is Net::IMAP open source?: Yes — Net::IMAP is open source under the Open Source license.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
First seen: 9 Sept 2026
Built for: Ruby developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Connecting Ruby applications to and managing mailboxes on IMAP servers.

Developer

Ruby community

Index record

Indexed: 9 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 9 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: net-imap-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 9 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 9 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/ruby/net-imap

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