Which mail providers does Email work with?
Gmail, including multiple Gmail accounts in one unified inbox. Google Workspace accounts work too. Other IMAP providers aren't supported.
Where is my mail stored?
In a SQLite database on your device. Everything you read, search, and act on is local, which is why the app is fast and works offline. Changes sync back to Gmail through a durable operation queue whenever you're online.
Does my mail pass through Boringware's servers?
No. Email talks directly to Gmail from your device. There's no Boringware account, no middleman server, and no analytics.
How do I customize swipe actions?
Open Settings → Swipes and assign an action and color to each swipe direction. The same swipes work with a trackpad gesture on the Mac and with touch on iPhone and iPad.
What is the people panel?
A sidebar on each conversation showing the people in the thread: their contact details and your history with them, like a small CRM built from your own mailbox. It's read from your local database, so it's instant.
Can I script Email or query my mail directly?
Yes, that's a feature. The SQLite schema is documented, and the pending_op table is a public write API: insert a row and the app archives, labels, or sends on your behalf. You can also attach hook scripts to mail and UI events, and use the Shortcuts actions. See the HACKING guide in the app's documentation.
Search feels instant. What's the catch?
There isn't one. Search runs on a local full-text index (SQLite FTS5) with an enforced performance budget: the median query answers in about 25 ms on a 100,000-message mailbox.
I removed the app. Is my mail gone?
Your mail always lives in your Gmail account; the app's local database is a copy. Reinstall and sign in again, and Email rebuilds it.
Contact
Email support@boringware.com.