GYB - Gmail Backup Tool
GYB: Your Gmail Backup Solution
GYB (Gmail Backup) is a command-line utility designed to help you back up and restore your Gmail emails efficiently. It provides a straightforward way to archive your valuable correspondence, ensuring you have a local copy of your emails for safekeeping or migration purposes. Whether you need to estimate the size of your mailbox, perform a full backup, or restore specific emails, GYB offers a robust and reliable solution.
Key Features and Usage
GYB simplifies complex email management tasks with easy-to-understand commands. Below are some common use cases:
Estimate Gmail Mail Size
Before initiating a backup, it's often useful to estimate the total size of your Gmail mailbox. This helps in planning your storage needs.
# To estimate the number and the size of all mails on youremail@gmail.com
gyb --email youremail@gmail.com --action estimateBackup Gmail to Local Folder
Perform a comprehensive backup of your Gmail account to a specified local directory. This ensures all your emails are stored securely on your machine.
# To backup from youremail@gmail.com to your local-folder
gyb --email youremail@gmail.com --action backup --local-folder "~/MyLocalFolder/"Backup Specific Emails (Starred or Important)
GYB allows you to selectively back up emails based on search queries, such as starred or important messages.
# To backup from youremail@gmail.com only important or starred emails to the
# default local folder GYB-GMail-Backup-youremail@gmail.com
gyb --email youremail@gmail.com --search "is:important OR is:starred"Restore Gmail from Local Backup
If you need to restore your emails back to your Gmail account or another compatible service, GYB provides a straightforward restore functionality.
# To restore from your local-folder to youremail@gmail.com
gyb --email youremail@gmail.com --action restore --local-folder "~/MyLocalFolder/" Why Backup Your Gmail?
Regularly backing up your Gmail account is crucial for several reasons. It protects your data against accidental deletion, account compromise, or service outages. It also provides a local archive that you can access offline or migrate to other email platforms if needed. GYB makes this essential task accessible to all users, from individuals to businesses managing Google Workspace accounts.