mox
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Description:
Modern full-featured open source secure mail server
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.0.15@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 10, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: email mail-server smtp imap self-hosted
Install: brew install mox
About:
mox is a modern, full-featured open-source mail server solution designed for security and ease of use. It integrates a complete mail stack including MTA, IMAP, and SMTP capabilities into a single, cohesive system. Its primary value is providing a secure and manageable alternative to complex legacy mail servers.
Key Features:
  • All-in-one mail server (MTA, IMAP, SMTP)
  • Focus on security and modern standards
  • Easy configuration and deployment
  • Built-in webmail client
Use Cases:
  • Self-hosting a personal or small business email server
  • Creating a secure internal mail system for a team
  • Learning about modern mail server architecture
Alternatives:
  • Postfix – Postfix is a highly modular MTA, whereas mox provides a more integrated, full-stack solution.
  • Dovecot – Dovecot specializes in IMAP/POP3, while mox bundles this functionality with its own MTA.
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