# imap_tools

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: email-outbound · status: active · rev 1

~836 stars; complements himalaya; Open IMAP protocol (over imaplib). Auth via credentials/app-password/OAuth. No ToS risk.

- Open source: yes (Apache-2.0)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Python developers who need a high-level library to work with email over IMAP.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/imap-tools/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/ikvk](https://github.com/ikvk/imap_tools)
- **Tags:** email-outbound, email-providers-protocols
- **Repository:** https://github.com/ikvk/imap_tools

## Is imap_tools open source?

Yes — Apache-2.0-licensed.

## How much does imap_tools cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host imap_tools?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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~836 stars; complements himalaya; Open IMAP protocol (over imaplib). Auth via credentials/app-password/OAuth. No ToS risk.