// productivity ยท trafficflowhq/ohmail

ohmail

Consent-first email on your own IMAP mailboxes, with optional AI help.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 40 starsโ‘‚ 1 forksAGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
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// project facts

Project facts

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.

GitHub stars
40
Forks
1
License
AGPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Productivity
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
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Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install the client

    Get the app for macOS, Windows, or Linux.

  2. Connect your IMAP

    Add your existing email accounts โ€” no migration.

  3. Screen with consent

    Enable the AI screener only if you want it.

  4. 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 โ€” share alike on derivatives.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/trafficflowhq/ohmail.git
    cd ohmail
  2. Step 2 โ€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command โ€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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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 โ€” you can use it, but network-facing derivatives must share source.

Do I need a new email address?

No โ€” it works with your existing IMAP mailboxes.

Is the AI screener mandatory?

No โ€” it is optional and consent-first.

Are mobile apps available?

Android and iOS apps are listed as coming soon.

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