Wino Mail
Native mail and calendar client for Windows.
## About This Fork
This repository is a fork of the original [Wino Mail](https://github.com/bkaankose/Wino-Mail) project by [bkaankose](https://github.com/bkaankose). Full credit for the original application, design direction, and foundation belongs to the original author and contributors.
This fork keeps the core Wino Mail experience while simplifying parts of the product and continuing development in a more self-contained direction.
### Fork-specific changes
Compared to the original upstream project, this fork currently focuses on:
- keeping the native Windows mail/calendar experience intact
- removing account-limit and paywall-related flows
- removing AI integration/features that were previously included
- improving local-first account management and settings UX
- continuing general maintenance and UI polish work
## Motivation
I'm a big fan of Windows Mail & Calendars due to its simplicity. Personally, I find it more intuitive for daily use cases compared to Outlook desktop and the new WebView2 powered Outlook version. Seeing [Microsoft deprecating it](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/outlook-for-windows-the-future-of-mail-calendar-and-people-on-windows-11-715fc27c-e0f4-4652-9174-47faa751b199#:~:text=The%20Mail%20and%20Calendar%20applications,will%20no%20longer%20be%20supported.) dragged me into starting to work on Wino a couple of years ago. Wino's main motivation is to bring all the existing functionality from Mail & Calendars over time without changing the user experience that millions have loved since the Windows 8 days in Mail & Calendars.
That original motivation still applies to this fork as well.
## vNext / Current Fork Highlights
This fork currently focuses on preserving the native Wino experience while removing product restrictions that are no longer wanted and continuing to improve day-to-day usability.
- โ๏ธ **Mail + calendar core experience:** Native Windows client for mail and calendar workflows.
- ๐ **No account paywall:** Account-limit and upgrade/paywall flows have been removed from the app.
- ๐งน **Simplified product surface:** AI-related integration has been removed to keep the app focused.
- โ๏ธ **Manage Accounts improvements:** The account management/settings experience is being refined, including new account summary UI.
- ๐ **Synchronization and reliability work:** Ongoing upstream architecture improvements for syncing, state handling, and stability remain part of the codebase.
- ๐จ **WinUI polish:** Continued UI cleanup and quality-of-life improvements while keeping the app familiar.
## Features
- ๐จ Outlook and Gmail API integration
- ๐ IMAP/SMTP support for custom mail servers
- ๐
Calendar support with event creation/compose and reminders
- ๐ฅ Contact management and people-centric account experience
- โ
Core mail actions: send, receive, read/unread, move, spam, and more
- ๐ Linked/Merged accounts
- ๐ Toast notifications with background sync
- โก Instant startup-oriented architecture
- ๐ Offline-capable workflows and search improvements
- ๐๏ธ Modern responsive WinUI interface with personalization options
- ๐ Dark/Light mode for mail reader and app surfaces
- ๐ Account summary in Manage Accounts for quick connected-account overview
## Removed / Not Included In This Fork
The following parts of the upstream product experience have been removed or are intentionally not part of this fork:
- account purchase/paywall flows
- unlimited-accounts upsell/add-on messaging
- AI integration/features previously present in the app
## Download
This repository is the primary home for the fork:
- Source / website:
If you publish packaged releases for this fork, add the preferred install location here.
## Beta Releases
If you publish beta builds for this fork, document where they are distributed and how they should be installed.
Until then, assume the source repository may be ahead of any packaged builds.
## Contributing
Check out the [contribution guidelines](/CONTRIBUTING.md) before diving into the source code or opening an issue. There are multiple ways to contribute and all of them are explained in detail there.
## Privacy & Diagnostics
This fork aims to be local-first and privacy-respecting.
- No account-limit/paywall services are part of this fork.
- AI-related integrations have been removed from this fork.
- The goal is to avoid unnecessary data collection and keep your mail/calendar workflows on your device and with the providers you explicitly connect.
- Diagnostics and logging remain available as optional troubleshooting tools when you need to investigate issues.
## Credits
- Original project: [bkaankose/Wino-Mail](https://github.com/bkaankose/Wino-Mail)
- Original author: [bkaankose](https://github.com/bkaankose)
- All upstream contributors who built and evolved Wino Mail