Welcome to Gaivota
Gaivota is a modern, fast desktop email client that brings Gmail-like keyboard shortcuts and workflow to Microsoft Outlook and Gmail accounts.
Why Gaivota?
- Speed - Built with Rust and React for instant performance
- Privacy - Your emails stay on your device, never sent to third parties
- Keyboard-First - Gmail-inspired shortcuts for power users
- Extensibility - Lua-based plugin system for custom workflows
- Modern UI - Clean, intuitive interface with dark mode
Documentation
Getting Started
New to Gaivota? Start here:
- Installation - Download and install
- Adding Accounts - Connect Microsoft & Gmail
- Interface Overview - Learn the UI
Using Gaivota
Master the core workflows:
- Reading Email - Browse and read messages
- Composing Email - Write and send
- Organizing Email - Archive, delete, move
- Searching - Find emails quickly
- Keyboard Shortcuts - Full reference
Features
Explore powerful features:
- Smart Spam Detection - ML-powered filtering
- Notifications & Polling - Stay updated
- Blocked Senders - Block unwanted email
- Themes & Appearance - Customize the look
- Profiles - Separate work and personal
Plugin System
Extend Gaivota with Lua plugins:
- Overview - Quick start and architecture
- API Reference - Complete Lua API
- Examples - Working plugin examples
- Security - Sandbox model
- Troubleshooting - Common issues
Reference
- Settings Reference - All settings explained
- FAQ - Common questions answered
Quick Links
Quick Start
- Download and install Gaivota
- Add your email account
- Learn the keyboard shortcuts
- Explore plugins to customize your workflow
Ready to get started? Head to the Installation Guide.