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POP, IMAP and SMTP client support for Common Lisp

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imap gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 50. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 3 stars a year. It ranks #7 among Common Lisp repositories and #13,025 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

imap is an open-source project written in Common Lisp: POP, IMAP and SMTP client support for Common Lisp.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Common Lisp. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Common Lisp for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

6

Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/franzinc/imap.git
cd imap

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Common Lisp environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

imap coordinates its core functionality through a modular Common Lisp pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed imap into Common Lisp backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open NOASSERTION license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install imap using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/franzinc/imap.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for imap.

3

Import imap into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `imap --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 50 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the NOASSERTION license.
Built in Common Lisp for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Common Lisp and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Common Lisp, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

franzinc/imap is currently ranked #13,025 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does imap do? +

POP, IMAP and SMTP client support for Common Lisp

What language is imap written in? +

The primary language is Common Lisp. Topics include: software.

Is imap actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Jun 11, 2025 with 1 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does imap have? +

imap has 50 stars and 10 forks on GitHub.

How does imap rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 50 stars, franzinc/imap is ranked #13,025 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #7 among Common Lisp projects.

What license is imap distributed under? +

The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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