Simple IMAP Client Wrapper

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library 5.1.0 ·javascript abandoned
verified May 27, 2026

imap-simple (version 5.1.0) is a JavaScript library designed to provide a simplified, promise-based API over `node-imap`, a robust IMAP client for Node.js. It aims to streamline common email interaction tasks like fetching message headers, body content, and attachments, by abstracting away some complexities of the underlying `node-imap` library. However, the library is explicitly stated as unmaintained and archived, meaning it receives no further updates or support, and is missing significant functionality present in `node-imap`. Its development pace was inconsistent, and current usage is strongly discouraged due to its abandonment and lack of updates for security or compatibility. While it offered a promise-based API and simplified call structure, these benefits are now significantly outweighed by its unmaintained status and potential compatibility issues with modern Node.js environments.

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