MBOX to CSV

Extract emails from an MBOX file into a CSV file.

Example

# make a copy of rules.example.py named rules.py
cp rules.example.py rules.py
make a copy of .env.example named .env
cp .env.example .env
launch virtual environment with included dependencies
source env/bin/activate
install the required packages
python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt
run tool using example file
python3 mbox_parser.py example.mbox
deactivate virtual environment
deactivate

Embedding Python Interpreter and Dependencies into Platypus-Built App

With some manual effort, it is possible to package this script as a drag-and-drop Platypus-built Mac app. In order to do this, we are required to bundle a python installation (interpreter and dependencies) within the app's resources. This is possible by following the guide below.

• Adding Embedded Python Interpreter

Once you are done with this guide, then you need to remove the python3.8/lib/python3.8/site-packages symlink and replace it with the site-packages that have been installed in your virtual environment as you were developing.

References

• Installing packages using pip and virtual environments
• A tutorial on working with Virtual Environments and Packages
• A Guide to Python’s Virtual Environments
• Email Address and MIME Parsing
• Signature Stripping Solution
• MBOX Parsing Example: Mining the Social
• Gmail MBOX Parser
• Mail Parser Package