Webmail for this decade.
Tired of Roundcube, SnappyMail, and legacy interfaces that look like they came out of 1999? Rookery is a lightning-fast, Catppuccin-styled webmail and groupware frontend crafted with React 19, Vite, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript.
Live capture: Sleek multi-folder navigation, IMAP IDLE push status, and Catppuccin palette integration.
Built for users who care about speed and polish
Engineered to eliminate the bloat, sluggishness, and visual fatigue of legacy webmail solutions.
Real-Time IMAP IDLE Push
No manual refresh cycles. Rookery holds persistent IMAP IDLE push connections via Server-Sent Events, updating unread counts, badges, and folders instantly.
Native CalDAV & CardDAV
Seamless integration with Radicale. Full calendar management, recurring invitations, reminders, address book contacts, and task lists without heavy enterprise bloat.
Modern Security Architecture
Per-device Mailcow app passwords, hardware-grade TOTP 2FA, sanitized HTML sandboxing, and ClamAV attachment scanning protect against malware and session theft.
Installable PWA
Install Rookery to your desktop, dock, or phone. Features an offline app shell, quick shortcuts, responsive layout, and desktop notification integration.
Catppuccin Palette Native
Designed from day one with the Catppuccin palette (Mocha, Macchiato, Frappé, Latte) alongside GitHub Light & Dark. Easy on the eyes during late-night triage.
Mailcow Drop-In Companion
Deploys seamlessly next to Mailcow-dockerized or generic IMAP servers. Automatic profile sync, Sieve filter rule management, and quarantine controls.
How Rookery Compares
Why self-hosters and businesses are moving past 2000s-era webmail clients.
| Feature | Rookery | Roundcube | SnappyMail | SOGo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UI Stack | React 19 + Tailwind | PHP + jQuery | PHP + Knockout.js | Obj-C + Angular.js |
| Real-time Push | IMAP IDLE via SSE | Manual / Interval | Periodic Polling | Periodic Polling |
| Catppuccin Themes | Built-in (4 Flavors) | No | No | No |
| PWA / Offline Shell | Native PWA | Limited / None | Basic | No |
| Groupware (CalDAV/CardDAV) | Integrated (Radicale) | Plugins required | Addressbook only | Yes (Heavy) |
Get in touch
Rookery is currently in active private preview. Whether you want early access, have feedback, or want to discuss deployment, we'd love to hear from you.