# 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.

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## 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

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## 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

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## Folders
- INBOX
- Sent
- Drafts
- Starred
- Archive
- Spam
- Trash
- All Mail
- Folders
- Labels

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## Capabilities
- Read emails from INBOX
- Search, mark read/unread, move messages
- Send emails via SMTP
- Full folder management

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## Files Created
- `tools/proton_imap_test.py` — Initial test script
- `tools/proton_imap_simple.py` — Working IMAP test script

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## Potential Uses
- Daily email digest
- Notifications
- Automated responses
- Email-based triggers (IFTTT style)

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## Next Steps
- [ ] Integrate with cron jobs for email-based actions
- [ ] Create email notification system
- [ ] Set up email-to-Discord forwarding
- [ ] Build email digest bot

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## 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

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## Status
✅ **FUNCTIONAL** — Bridge connected and tested

Ready for automation integration.

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*Status: Complete & Tested | Updated: 2026-02-22*