config for ideal setup?

[Nicolas Sebrecht]

On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 10:35:59AM +0800, Paul Wise wrote:

> On Thu, 2016-09-29 at 02:10 +0200, Nicolas Sebrecht wrote:
> 
> > IDLE is supported while not fully stable. Syncing local changes
> > (Maildir) via inotify/fanotify/other is not supported.
> 
> I see, so I should consider offlineimap a backup tool only and
> consequently only make changes to the mail store via IMAP/etc.

In offlineimap, usually few folders are in IDLE mode. I think it's
possible to get near to what you need:

1. Start offlineimap in IDLE mode.
2. Create a script triggered by inotify/whatever.

The script in (2) would:
  a) Stop the IDLE instance.
  b) Start a full sync.
  c) Restart the IDLE instance.

> > Not supported.
> 
> Do you plan to add this? It would be exceptionally handy for big mail
> stores, the only time a full sync would be needed is at boot time.

I don't plan anymore features for offlineimap. I'm still merging
patches and pull requests.

> > In IDLE mode, hooks are started for each new sync.
> 
> It seems the hooks run synchronously, offlineimap pauses until they finish?

Yes.

> > No. Offlineimap has been always considered a syncer. However, it's
> > possible to get this done by using a script outside of offlineimap. The
> > script has to move the new emails from the remote out of the maildir
> > handled by offlineimap.
> 
> I see, thanks for the tip.

You're welcome. ,-)


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Nicolas Sebrecht