How to Install Maildrop on Arch Linux

Maildrop is a popular mail filter tool that makes it easy to filter and sort incoming email messages. In this tutorial, we will go through the process of installing Maildrop on Arch Linux. The source code for Maildrop can be found on the GitLab repository at https://gitlab.com/markbeeson/maildrop.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• Arch Linux installed
• A terminal or shell for executing commands
• Superuser privileges

Installation

To install Maildrop, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal and log in as the superuser.

2. Update the package database and upgrade all installed packages:

pacman -Syu

3. Install the necessary build tools and dependencies:

pacman -S base-devel openssl

4. Clone the GitLab repository:

git clone https://gitlab.com/markbeeson/maildrop.git

5. cd into the cloned Maildrop directory:

cd maildrop

6. Build and install Maildrop:

make
make install

7. Verify that Maildrop has been installed:

maildrop -v

If you see the version number of Maildrop, the installation was successful.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have gone through the process of installing Maildrop on Arch Linux. Follow these simple steps to set up a powerful mail filtering system on your Arch Linux machine, and streamline your email workflow.

Happy emailing!

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