Building from Source

**MailCade is not available for building from source at this time.**

We only provide pre-built releases for end users. Building from source is reserved for internal development by the core team.

#Download Pre-Built Releases

Instead of building from source, please download the latest pre-built release for your platform:

**Download from**: GitHub Releases

Available platforms:

• **macOS**: .dmg installer
• **Windows**: .exe installer
• **Linux**: .AppImage, .deb, or .rpm

#Why Not Open Source Builds?

MailCade is in active development and we're establishing a solid foundation before opening up the build process. This ensures:

• Consistent quality across all platforms
• Proper testing and validation
• Secure distribution channels
• Reliable auto-updates

#Technology Stack

For transparency, here's what powers MailCade:

#Frontend

• **Vue 3** - UI framework
• **TypeScript** - Type safety
• **Vite** - Build tool
• **Tailwind CSS** - Styling
• **Pinia** - State management

#Backend

• **Electron** - Desktop framework
• **Mailpit** - Email testing server
• **electron-store** - Settings persistence
• **electron-updater** - Auto-updates

#Future Plans

We plan to open source the build process in the future. When that happens, this documentation will be updated with complete build instructions.

To stay informed:

• Watch the repository on GitHub
• Star the project for updates
• Follow release announcements

#Get Help

If you have questions or need assistance:

• Check the Installation Guide
• Read the Troubleshooting Guide
• Report issues on GitHub

#What's Next?

• Contributing - How to help (bug reports, feature requests)
• Release Process - How releases are created