gyb ☆
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Description:
CLI for backing up and restoring Gmail messages
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: gmail backup cli email archive
Install: brew install gyb
About:
GyB (Got Your Back) is a command-line interface tool for backing up and restoring Gmail messages. It securely stores emails as standard MBOX files and can restore them to the same or a different Gmail account. This provides a reliable, open-source solution for email archival and migration without relying on Google's proprietary export tools.
Key Features:
  • Backup and restore Gmail messages to/from MBOX files
  • Support for incremental backups to save bandwidth and time
  • Preserves labels and message metadata
  • OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access
Use Cases:
  • Creating regular backups of critical Gmail accounts
  • Migrating emails from one Gmail account to another
  • Restoring emails after accidental deletion or data loss
Alternatives:
  • Google Takeout – Official tool but not designed for incremental backups or easy restoration.
  • offlineimap – General-purpose IMAP sync tool, less specialized for Gmail's unique features like labels.
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 6:29pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 46afce81
Oct 12, 2024 4:32pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 4a1ede33
Oct 12, 2024 11:42am 0 VERSION_BUMP 93ebae08
Sep 13, 2024 4:13pm 0 VERSION_BUMP cd8e775e
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