[Dovecot] Message filtering capability at IMAP proxy

[Robert Schetterer]

Am 10.01.2014 09:15, schrieb CM Reddy:
> Hi,
> I would like process the messages at Dovecot IMAP proxy. In one of the
> documents, it was mentioned that Dovecot proxy currently supports on the
> fly message filtering in latest releases. Will it it possible to extend the
> filtering feature to handle the following requirements.

dont think this is a a good idea

> 
> 1. Parse the email at IMAP proxy.

in general ,might be to much overlay in realtime processing

> 2. Replace the links with some other secure links.
> 3. Replace the attachments with some other document.

this general a job for some virus/antispam scanner etc at
smtp/lmtp/lda/sieve income stage,
additional you might get conflicting with laws and break signatures etc

> 
> 
> It would be great, if any one can provide some pointers to move forward.
> 
> - Thanks in advance
> CM Reddy
> 



Best Regards
MfG Robert Schetterer

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