[Dovecot] Hooks API

[Marcus Rueckert]

On 2006-10-03 10:21:58 +0200, Boris Ivanov wrote:
> 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...)

antivirus/processing email -> MTA/LDA.
doing that kind of stuff at the imap level seems wrong.

sms delivery -> LDA -> dovecot lda can use plugins. e.g. sieve plugin.

> 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.

what functionality do you need?

> I didnt understand ur idea to be honest.... So its possible to run shell on
> when IMAP command arrived? what about parameters? username, mailbox etc...?

plugins are better for that.

    darix

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