Building from Source

MailCade is not available for building from source at this time.

We only provide pre-built releases for end users. Building from source is reserved for internal development by the core team.

#Download Pre-Built Releases

Instead of building from source, please download the latest pre-built release for your platform:

Download from: GitHub Releases

Available platforms:

• macOS: .dmg installer
• Windows: .exe installer
• Linux: .AppImage, .deb, or .rpm

#Why Not Open Source Builds?

MailCade is in active development and we're establishing a solid foundation before opening up the build process. This ensures:

• Consistent quality across all platforms
• Proper testing and validation
• Secure distribution channels
• Reliable auto-updates

#Technology Stack

For transparency, here's what powers MailCade:

#Frontend

• Vue 3 - UI framework
• TypeScript - Type safety
• Vite - Build tool
• Tailwind CSS - Styling
• Pinia - State management

#Backend

• Electron - Desktop framework
• Mailpit - Email testing server
• electron-store - Settings persistence
• electron-updater - Auto-updates

#Future Plans

We plan to open source the build process in the future. When that happens, this documentation will be updated with complete build instructions.

To stay informed:

• Watch the repository on GitHub
• Star the project for updates
• Follow release announcements

#Get Help

If you have questions or need assistance:

• Check the Installation Guide
• Read the Troubleshooting Guide
• Report issues on GitHub

#What's Next?

• Contributing - How to help (bug reports, feature requests)
• Release Process - How releases are created