Getting Started

Introduction

ImapEngine is a powerful PHP library that allows you to interact with IMAP mailboxes in a simple and intuitive way.

It provides a fluent API for managing mailboxes, messages, and attachments without requiring the PHP IMAP extension.

Key Features

  • Simple and intuitive API
  • No PHP IMAP extension required
  • Support for all major IMAP operations
  • Real-time mailbox monitoring
  • Draft message creation
  • Attachment handling
  • Message flag management
  • Folder operations

Why ImapEngine?

ImapEngine was created to solve the common challenges developers face when working with IMAP mailboxes:

  1. Complexity: Traditional IMAP implementations can be complex and difficult to work with
  2. Dependencies: Many solutions require the PHP IMAP extension, which must installed manually
  3. Limited Features: Some libraries lack support for modern IMAP features
  4. Poor Developer Experience: Unintuitive APIs make development slow and error-prone

ImapEngine addresses these issues by providing:

  • Comprehensive support for IMAP features
  • A clean, fluent API that's easy to understand and use
  • Excellent developer experience with clear documentation and examples

Getting Started

Ready to start using ImapEngine? Check out the Installation Guide to get started.