[Dovecot] Hooks API

[Curtis Maloney]

Boris Ivanov wrote:
> Thanks for the answer.
> 
> Hook API is usefull when u need to do some action on some events:
> For example:  Hook on Event - AfterReceivingMail - send sms to user, start
> antivirus, any processing of email (analyzing, modifying...)

Sounds a little like what can be implemented with Signals on DBus.

> But its simple case... I have at least 2 project where I need extend 
> Dovecot
> functionality. Its possible to write patches for source code but  would be
> much better if it will be implemented officially so anyone can use it.

Dovecot supports plug-in modules.  As listed on the documentation page there's 
already quota, ACLs, trash, convert (converts mailbox format on login), zlib 
(access gzipped mboxs), dspam, and others.

Would being able to 'wrap' a command handler satisfy your needs?

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