How do you use Sieve filters with Thunderbird?

vetetix · October 11, 2015, 1:45pm

Hi,

I’m trying to configure and use the Sieve filters with Thunderbird.

It works using Roundcube (I added some filters, that are active and working on incoming messages). Unfortunately, Roundcube doesn’t seem to be able to apply those filters on existing messages.

For that purpose, I am therefore trying to use Thunderbird, which offers this functionality.

Using Thunderbird, I added the “Sieve 0.2.2” plugin, and opened TCP port 4190 on my server’s firewall. It doesn’t seem to work. I think it doesn’t even connect to the server.

There doesn’t seem to even be any entries regarding Sieve or ManageSieve protocols in the Dovecot logs.

How could I find a solution to my problem?

steph · February 10, 2016, 8:58pm

Hi,

I use the nightly build (sieve-0.2.3h.xpi as of today) of the plugin and it works well:

github.com

thsmi/sieve/blob/master/nightly/README.md

# Development Builds

Develompent builds are the bleeding-edge of the current development. They are released for 
testing after any major change. I'll be more than happy if you send me feedback on
those builds and report issues.

Keep in mind development builds might not update automatically upon release of 
the next version. They are experimental, so they most likely contain bugs and regressions. 
Thus you are using these builds at your own risk.

## Installation

1. Right-Click on the nightly build below and choose "Save Link As..." to Download and 
   save the file to your hard disk.
2. In Mozilla Thunderbird, open the addon manager (Tools Menu/Addons) 
3. Click the Install button, and locate/select the file you downloaded and click "OK"

Alternatively you can just drag and drop the downloaded file or even the link below into Thunderbird's
Addon Manager.

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tomdereub · November 2, 2016, 10:41am

Hi!
It works very well for me with this nightly build, thanks!

Aleks · January 18, 2023, 8:12pm