Apple mail plugins big sur

Apple Mail plugins on Big Sur!

Big Sur, the latest version of macOS, has introduced some changes to the way plugins work with Apple Mail. Here's what you need to know:

Changes in Big Sur:

  1. Plugin architecture: Big Sur uses a new plugin architecture, which is more secure and efficient. This means that plugins need to be rewritten to work with the new architecture.
  2. Sandboxing: Plugins are now sandboxed, which means they run in a restricted environment to prevent them from accessing sensitive data or causing harm to your system.
  3. New plugin format: Big Sur requires plugins to be built using the new mailplugin format, which is different from the old plugin format.

Compatible plugins:

Not all plugins are compatible with Big Sur. If you're using a plugin that's not compatible, you might see errors or the plugin might not work at all.

How to check compatibility:

  1. Check the plugin's website or documentation to see if it's compatible with Big Sur.
  2. Look for plugins that have been updated to work with Big Sur.
  3. Check the plugin's version number. If it's an older version, it might not be compatible.

Popular plugins that are compatible with Big Sur:

  1. Gmail plugin: The official Gmail plugin is compatible with Big Sur.
  2. Microsoft Exchange plugin: The official Microsoft Exchange plugin is compatible with Big Sur.
  3. Sparkle: Sparkle, a popular plugin for managing email subscriptions, is compatible with Big Sur.
  4. Sanebox: Sanebox, a plugin for managing email filters and rules, is compatible with Big Sur.

How to install plugins on Big Sur:

  1. Download the plugin from the developer's website or the Mac App Store.
  2. Open Apple Mail and go to Mail > Preferences > General.
  3. Click on the Manage Plugins button.
  4. Select the plugin you want to install and click Install.
  5. Follow the installation instructions provided by the plugin developer.

Troubleshooting:

If you encounter issues with plugins on Big Sur, try the following:

  1. Check the plugin's compatibility with Big Sur.
  2. Restart Apple Mail and the plugin.
  3. Try reinstalling the plugin.
  4. Contact the plugin developer for support.