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+# Proton Mail Bridge
+
+## Overview
+Email integration via Proton Mail Bridge for IMAP/SMTP access. Gives local IMAP/SMTP endpoints that can be used with standard email clients.
+
+---
+
+## Connection Details
+- **IMAP Server:** 127.0.0.1:1143
+- **SMTP Server:** 127.0.0.1:1025
+- **Username:** alexthenerdyai@proton.me
+- **Security:** AUTH=PLAIN (local connection only)
+- **Bridge Version:** Proton Mail Bridge 03.22.00 - gluon
+
+---
+
+## Test Results (2026-02-18)
+✅ Connected successfully to Bridge IMAP
+✅ Authenticated with Bridge password
+✅ Retrieved folder list (10 folders found)
+✅ INBOX has 3 messages, all unread
+
+---
+
+## Folders
+- INBOX
+- Sent
+- Drafts
+- Starred
+- Archive
+- Spam
+- Trash
+- All Mail
+- Folders
+- Labels
+
+---
+
+## Capabilities
+- Read emails from INBOX
+- Search, mark read/unread, move messages
+- Send emails via SMTP
+- Full folder management
+
+---
+
+## Files Created
+- `tools/proton_imap_test.py` — Initial test script
+- `tools/proton_imap_simple.py` — Working IMAP test script
+
+---
+
+## Potential Uses
+- Daily email digest
+- Notifications
+- Automated responses
+- Email-based triggers (IFTTT style)
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+- [ ] Integrate with cron jobs for email-based actions
+- [ ] Create email notification system
+- [ ] Set up email-to-Discord forwarding
+- [ ] Build email digest bot
+
+---
+
+## Technical Notes
+- Bridge runs locally (127.0.0.1)
+- AUTH=PLAIN is safe because connection is local only
+- Standard Python imaplib/smtplib libraries work
+- No Proton-specific libraries needed
+
+---
+
+## Status
+✅ **FUNCTIONAL** — Bridge connected and tested
+
+Ready for automation integration.
+
+---
+
+*Status: Complete & Tested | Updated: 2026-02-22*