Got Your Back
Got Your Back backs up Gmail messages to a local computer through the Gmail API over HTTPS.
About Got Your Back
Got Your Back (GYB) is a command line tool that backs up Gmail messages to a local computer using Gmail's API over HTTPS. It is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with releases distributed through its GitHub Releases page.
Key features
- Backs up Gmail messages to a local computer
- Uses Gmail API over HTTPS
- Operates as a command line tool
- Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Distributed via GitHub Releases page
Best for: People comfortable with the command line who want a local copy of Gmail messages.
Good for
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Stores backup locally using Gmail API over HTTPS
- Open source under Apache-2.0 license
Watch out for
- Requires command-line use
Got Your Back at a glance
- Category
- Productivity › Email Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Got Your Back FAQ
How do I install GYB on Linux or macOS?
Open a terminal and run the install script, which downloads GYB, installs it and starts setup.
How do I install GYB on Windows?
Download the MSI installer from the GitHub Releases page, install it, and follow the setup prompt.
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