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:
- Complexity: Traditional IMAP implementations can be complex and difficult to work with
- Dependencies: Many solutions require the PHP IMAP extension, which must installed manually
- Limited Features: Some libraries lack support for modern IMAP features
- 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.