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IMAP Extensions Working Group R. Gellens IMAP Extensions Working Group R. Gellens
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Cyrusoft International, Inc. ISAMET, Inc.
April 19, 2004 July 18, 2004
IMAP ANNOTATE Extension IMAP ANNOTATE Extension
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Abstract Abstract
The ANNOTATE extension to the Internet Message Access Protocol The ANNOTATE extension to the Internet Message Access Protocol
[IMAP4] permits clients and servers to maintain "metadata" for [IMAP4] permits clients and servers to maintain "metadata" for
messages stored in an IMAP4 mailbox. messages stored in an IMAP4 mailbox.
Change History (to be removed prior to publication as an RFC) Change History (to be removed prior to publication as an RFC)
Changes from -09 to -10:
1. Added Content-Language value.
2. Added IANA registrations for entries/attributes in this document.
Changes from -08 to -09: Changes from -08 to -09:
1. Fix formatting, ID nits etc. 1. Fix formatting, ID nits etc.
2. Fix subject -> altsubject in examples. 2. Fix subject -> altsubject in examples.
3. Added text to SELECT/EXAMINE optional parameter definition to 3. Added text to SELECT/EXAMINE optional parameter definition to
indicate that the option could trigger a global state change or a indicate that the option could trigger a global state change or a
mailbox specific change. mailbox specific change.
4. Changed entry/attribute names to be case-sensitive to avoid case 4. Changed entry/attribute names to be case-sensitive to avoid case
mapping issues with utf8 text. mapping issues with utf8 text.
5. Clarify COPY interaction to indicate that only the current user's 5. Clarify COPY interaction to indicate that only the current user's
'.priv's are copied, not the '.priv's of other users. '.priv's are copied, not the '.priv's of other users.
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6. Cleaned up formal syntax to use IMAP string type for entry and 6. Cleaned up formal syntax to use IMAP string type for entry and
attributes, with requirements on how the string is formatted. attributes, with requirements on how the string is formatted.
7. Use of ACAP vendor subtree registry for vendor tokens. 7. Use of ACAP vendor subtree registry for vendor tokens.
8. Fixed STORE syntax. 8. Fixed STORE syntax.
Changes from -04 to -05: Changes from -04 to -05:
1. Fixed examples to match formal syntax for FETCH responses where 1. Fixed examples to match formal syntax for FETCH responses where
parenthesis do not appear around entry-att items. parenthesis do not appear around entry-att items.
Changes from -03 to -04: Changes from -03 to -04:
1. Fixed attrib/attrib-match grammar to use "." instead of "/". 1. Fixed attrib/attrib-match grammar to use "." instead of "/".
2. Add text for server to reject unknown <part-specifier>. 2. Add text for server to reject unknown <part-specifier>.
3. Do not allow empty part-specifier. 3. Do not allow empty part-specifier.
4. Store NIL to value to delete. 4. Store NIL to value to delete.
5. Comment on COPY interaction with ANNOTATE. 5. Comment on COPY interaction with ANNOTATE.
6. Added comment that IMAP flags are mapped one-to-one with their 6. Added comment that IMAP flags are mapped one-to-one with their
corresponding FLAGS items. corresponding FLAGS items.
7. Added comment that the recent flag annotation is read-only. 7. Added comment that the recent flag annotation is read-only.
Changes from -02 to -03: Changes from -02 to -03:
1. Removed reference to status modtime item. 1. Removed reference to status modtime item.
2. Added missing 'notify' and 'ret' dsn annotations for /message/ 2. Added missing 'notify' and 'ret' dsn annotations for /message/
smtp-envelope. smtp-envelope.
3. Added requirement to store data permanently - no 'session only' 3. Added requirement to store data permanently - no 'session only'
annotations. annotations.
4. Removed Access Control section. Replaced with comments on 4. Removed Access Control section. Replaced with comments on
read-only/read-write mailboxes and storing private or shared read-only/read-write mailboxes and storing private or shared
annotations. annotations.
5. Removed STORE to default .priv or .shared. 5. Removed STORE to default .priv or .shared.
6. Added section on optional select parameters. 6. Added section on optional select parameters.
Changes from -01 to -02: Changes from -01 to -02:
1. Now require .priv or .shared on store operations. 1. Now require .priv or .shared on store operations.
Changes from -00 to -01: Changes from -00 to -01:
1. MODTIME moved to its own draft, which this draft now depends on. 1. MODTIME moved to its own draft, which this draft now depends on.
Thus, Conditional Annotation STORE and related items deleted from Thus, Conditional Annotation STORE and related items deleted from
this draft. this draft.
2. Private versus Shared Annotations: both are possible (separately 2. Private versus Shared Annotations: both are possible (separately
addressable using ".priv" and ".shared" suffixes). There is a addressable using ".priv" and ".shared" suffixes). There is a
per-mailbox setting for the default. It is an open issue how this per-mailbox setting for the default. It is an open issue how
is viewed or changed by the client. this is viewed or changed by the client.
3. In ACLs, the "w" right is needed to updated shared state; the "s" 3. In ACLs, the "w" right is needed to updated shared state; the "s"
right is needed to update private state. right is needed to update private state.
4. Various clarifications and text modifications. 4. Various clarifications and text modifications.
5. Added 'forwarded' flag for message parts. 5. Added 'forwarded' flag for message parts.
Changes from pre-imapext to -00: Changes from pre-imapext to -00:
1. Clarified text describing attributions, entries, and attributes. 1. Clarified text describing attributions, entries, and attributes.
2. Changed 'modifiedsince' to 'modtime'; referenced ACAP spec. 2. Changed 'modifiedsince' to 'modtime'; referenced ACAP spec.
3. Deleted 'queued' flag. 3. Deleted 'queued' flag.
4. Expanded and explained smtp-envelope entry. 4. Expanded and explained smtp-envelope entry.
5. Restricted including ANNOTATION data in unsolicited responses 5. Restricted including ANNOTATION data in unsolicited responses
until the client uses it first. (Open issue as to if needed). until the client uses it first. (Open issue as to if needed).
6. Examples now only use valid entries and attributes. 6. Examples now only use valid entries and attributes.
7. Updated Security Considerations. 7. Updated Security Considerations.
8. Content-Type now defaults to text/plain. 8. Content-Type now defaults to text/plain.
9. Open Issue: Shared vs. private annotations.
9. Open Issue: Shared vs. private annotations.
10. Open issue: Annotation Modtime untagged response or VALIDTIME 10. Open issue: Annotation Modtime untagged response or VALIDTIME
FETCH data. FETCH data.
11. Open issue: Conditional annotation STORE. 11. Open issue: Conditional annotation STORE.
12. ANNOTATION criterion available if both "ANNOTATE" and "SORT" in 12. ANNOTATION criterion available if both "ANNOTATE" and "SORT" in
CAPABILITY command response. CAPABILITY command response.
13. Prohibition on annotations in lieu of base spec functionality. 13. Prohibition on annotations in lieu of base spec functionality.
14. Specified required ACL rights. 14. Specified required ACL rights.
15. ANNOTATION message data item in APPEND. 15. ANNOTATION message data item in APPEND.
16. ANNOTATION-MODTIME message data item in STATUS. 16. ANNOTATION-MODTIME message data item in STATUS.
17. Replaced ATOM_CHAR with utf8-char. 17. Replaced ATOM_CHAR with utf8-char.
18. Updated other ABNF entries. 18. Updated other ABNF entries.
Table of Contents Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1. Introduction and Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Data Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. Data Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Namespace of entries and attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.2 Namespace of entries and attributes . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2.1 Entry Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.2.1 Entry Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2.2 Attribute Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.2.2 Attribute Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 Private versus Shared and Access Control . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.3 Private versus Shared and Access Control . . . . . . . . . 11
3. IMAP Protocol Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3. IMAP Protocol Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1 General Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3.1 General Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 Optional parameters with the SELECT/EXAMINE commands . . . . 11 3.2 Optional parameters with the SELECT/EXAMINE commands . . . 12
3.3 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in FETCH Command . . . . . . . 13 3.3 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in FETCH Command . . . . . . 14
3.4 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in FETCH Response . . . . . . . 15 3.4 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in FETCH Response . . . . . . 16
3.5 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in STORE . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3.5 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in STORE . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.6 ANNOTATION interaction with COPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3.6 ANNOTATION interaction with COPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.7 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in APPEND . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3.7 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in APPEND . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.8 ANNOTATION Criterion in SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3.8 ANNOTATION Criterion in SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.9 ANNOTATION Key in SORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3.9 ANNOTATION Key in SORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4. Formal Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4. Formal Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5. IANA Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 5. IANA Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.1 Entry and Attribute Registration Template . . . . . . . . . 22 5.1 Entry and Attribute Registration Template . . . . . . . . 23
6. Security Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 5.2 Entry Registrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Normative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 5.2.1 /comment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Informative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.2.2 /flags/\answered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Authors' Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.2.3 /flags/\flagged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
A. Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 5.2.4 /flags/\deleted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Intellectual Property and Copyright Statements . . . . . . . 25 5.2.5 /flags/\seen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2.6 /flags/\draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2.7 /flags/\recent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.2.8 /flags/$mdnsent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.2.9 /flags/$redirected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.2.10 /flags/$forwarded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.2.11 /altsubject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2.12 /<section-part>/comment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2.13 /<section-part>/flags/seen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.2.14 /<section-part>/flags/answered . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.2.15 /<section-part>/flags/flagged . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.2.16 /<section-part>/flags/forwarded . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.3 Attribute Registrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.3.1 value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.3.2 size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.3.3 content-type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.3.4 content-language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6. Security Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.1 Normative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.2 Informative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Authors' Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
A. Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Intellectual Property and Copyright Statements . . . . . . . 36
1. Introduction and Overview 1. Introduction and Overview
The ANNOTATE extension is present in any IMAP4 implementation which The ANNOTATE extension is present in any IMAP4 implementation which
returns "ANNOTATE" as one of the supported capabilities in the returns "ANNOTATE" as one of the supported capabilities in the
CAPABILITY response. CAPABILITY response.
The ANNOTATE extension adds a new message data item to the FETCH and The ANNOTATE extension adds a new message data item to the FETCH and
STORE commands, as well as adding SEARCH and SORT keys and an APPEND STORE commands, as well as adding SEARCH and SORT keys and an APPEND
modifier. modifier.
This extension makes the following changes to the IMAP4 protocol: This extension makes the following changes to the IMAP4 protocol:
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e. adds a new ANNOTATION data item for use in APPEND e. adds a new ANNOTATION data item for use in APPEND
f. adds a new requirement on the COPY command f. adds a new requirement on the COPY command
g. adds a extension mechanism for adding parameters to the SELECT/ g. adds a extension mechanism for adding parameters to the SELECT/
EXAMINE commands and defines the ANNOTATE parameter EXAMINE commands and defines the ANNOTATE parameter
h. adds two new response codes to indicate store failures of h. adds two new response codes to indicate store failures of
annotations. annotations.
i. adds a new untagged response codes for the SELECT or EXAMINE i. adds a new untagged response codes for the SELECT or EXAMINE
commands to indicate the maximum size. commands to indicate the maximum size.
The data model used for the storage of annotations is based on that The data model used for the storage of annotations is based on that
of the Application Configuration Access Protocol [ACAP]. Note that of the Application Configuration Access Protocol [ACAP]. Note that
there is no inheritance in annotations. there is no inheritance in annotations.
Clients MUST NOT use annotations in lieu of equivalent IMAP base Clients MUST NOT use annotations in lieu of equivalent IMAP base
specification facilities. For example, use of a "seen" flag in the specification facilities. For example, use of a "seen" flag in the
vendor namespace together with ".PEEK" in fetches. Such behaviour vendor namespace together with ".PEEK" in fetches. Such behaviour
would significantly reduce IMAP interoperability. would significantly reduce IMAP interoperability.
If a server supports annotations, then it MUST store all annotation If a server supports annotations, then it MUST store all annotation
data permanently, i.e. there is no concept of 'session only' data permanently, i.e. there is no concept of 'session only'
annotations that would correspond to the behaviour of 'session' flags annotations that would correspond to the behaviour of 'session' flags
as defined in the IMAP base specification. The exception to this is as defined in the IMAP base specification. The exception to this is
IMAP flags (which are accessible directly through annotations) which IMAP flags (which are accessible directly through annotations) which
may be 'session only' as determined by the FLAGS and PERMANENTFLAGS may be 'session only' as determined by the FLAGS and PERMANENTFLAGS
responses to a SELECT or EXAMINE command. responses to a SELECT or EXAMINE command.
This extension also introduces a generalised mechanism for adding This extension also introduces a generalised mechanism for adding
parameters to the SELECT or EXAMINE commands. It is anticipated that parameters to the SELECT or EXAMINE commands. It is anticipated that
other extensions may want to utilise this, so it is not strictly other extensions may want to utilise this, so it is not strictly
dependent on the ANNOTATE extension being present. dependent on the ANNOTATE extension being present.
In order to provide optimum support for a disconnected client (one In order to provide optimum support for a disconnected client (one
that needs to synchronise annotations for use when offline), servers that needs to synchronise annotations for use when offline), servers
SHOULD also support the Conditional STORE [CONDSTORE] extension. SHOULD also support the Conditional STORE [CONDSTORE] extension.
The rest of this document describes the data model and protocol The rest of this document describes the data model and protocol
changes more rigorously. changes more rigorously.
2. Data Model 2. Data Model
2.1 Overview 2.1 Overview
The data model used in ANNOTATE is that of a uniquely named entry The data model used in ANNOTATE is that of a uniquely named entry
which contains a set of standard attributes. A single coherent unit which contains a set of standard attributes. A single coherent unit
of "metadata" for a message is stored as a single entry, made up of of "metadata" for a message is stored as a single entry, made up of
several attributes. several attributes.
For example, a comment added to a message has an entry name of "/ For example, a comment added to a message has an entry name of "/
comment". This entry is composed of several attributes such as comment". This entry is composed of several attributes such as
"value", "size", etc. which contain the properties and data of the "value", "size", etc. which contain the properties and data of the
entry. entry.
The protocol changes to IMAP described below allow a client to access The protocol changes to IMAP described below allow a client to access
or change the values of any attributes in any entries in a message or change the values of any attributes in any entries in a message
annotation, assuming it has sufficient access rights to do so (see annotation, assuming it has sufficient access rights to do so (see
Section 2.3 for specifics). Section 2.3 for specifics).
2.2 Namespace of entries and attributes 2.2 Namespace of entries and attributes
Each message annotation is made up of a set of entries. Each entry Each message annotation is made up of a set of entries. Each entry
has a hierarchical name in UTF-8, with each component of the name has a hierarchical name in UTF-8, with each component of the name
separated by a slash ("/"). separated by a slash ("/").
Each entry is made up of a set of attributes. Each attribute has a Each entry is made up of a set of attributes. Each attribute has a
hierarchical name in UTF-8, with each component of the name separated hierarchical name in UTF-8, with each component of the name separated
by a period ("."). by a period (".").
The value of an attribute is NIL (has no value), or is a string of The value of an attribute is NIL (has no value), or is a string of
zero or more octets. zero or more octets.
Entry and attribute names MUST NOT contain asterisk ("*") or percent Entry and attribute names MUST NOT contain asterisk ("*") or percent
("%") characters and MUST be valid UTF-8 strings which do not contain ("%") characters and MUST be valid UTF-8 strings which do not contain
the NULL octet. Invalid entry or attribute names result in a BAD the NULL octet. Invalid entry or attribute names result in a BAD
response in any IMAP commands where they are used. response in any IMAP commands where they are used.
Entry and attribute names are case-sensitive. Entry and attribute names are case-sensitive.
Use of non-visible UTF-8 characters in entry and attribute names is Use of non-visible UTF-8 characters in entry and attribute names is
strongly discouraged. strongly discouraged.
This specification defines an initial set of entry and attribute This specification defines an initial set of entry and attribute
names available for use in message annotations. In addition, an names available for use in message annotations. In addition, an
extension mechanism is described to allow additional names to be extension mechanism is described to allow additional names to be
added for extensibility. added for extensibility.
2.2.1 Entry Names 2.2.1 Entry Names
Entry names MUST be specified in a standards track or IESG approved Entry names MUST be specified in a standards track or IESG approved
experimental RFC, or fall under the vendor namespace. See Section 5.1 experimental RFC, or fall under the vendor namespace. See Section
for the registration template. 5.1 for the registration template.
/ /
Defines the top-level of entries associated with an entire Defines the top-level of entries associated with an entire
message. This entry itself does not contain any attributes. All message. This entry itself does not contain any attributes. All
entries that start with a numeric character ("0" - "9") refer to entries that start with a numeric character ("0" - "9") refer to
an annotation on a specific body part. All other entries are for an annotation on a specific body part. All other entries are for
annotations on the entire message. annotations on the entire message.
/comment /comment
Defines a comment or note associated with an entire message. Defines a comment or note associated with an entire message.
/flags /flags
Defines the top-level of entries for flags associated with an Defines the top-level of entries for flags associated with an
entire message. The "value" attribute of each of the entries entire message. The "value" attribute of each of the entries
described below must be either "1", "0" or NIL. "1" corresponds to described below must be either "1", "0" or NIL. "1" corresponds
the flag being set. to the flag being set.
Standard [IMAP4] flags always have a '\' prefix character. Other Standard [IMAP4] flags always have a '\' prefix character. Other
standard flags have a '$' prefix. The annotation names used for standard flags have a '$' prefix. The annotation names used for
all flags uses the complete name for that flag, including the all flags uses the complete name for that flag, including the
prefix character. prefix character.
The set of standard IMAP flags annotations are: The set of standard IMAP flags annotations are:
/flags/\answered /flags/\answered
/flags/\flagged /flags/\flagged
/flags/\deleted /flags/\deleted
/flags/\seen /flags/\seen
/flags/\draft /flags/\draft
/flags/\recent /flags/\recent
Changes to these annotations are reflected in the standard IMAP Changes to these annotations are reflected in the standard IMAP
flags. The \recent attribute is read only, clients MUST NOT flags. The \recent attribute is read only, clients MUST NOT
attempt to change it. attempt to change it.
Note that entry names are sent as [IMAP4] string elements which Note that entry names are sent as [IMAP4] string elements which
requires that '\' characters be escaped if sent as a quoted string requires that '\' characters be escaped if sent as a quoted string
as opposed to a literal. as opposed to a literal.
Note that flag and keyword names in [IMAP4] are case-insensitive, Note that flag and keyword names in [IMAP4] are case-insensitive,
however the entry names for the corresponding annotations are however the entry names for the corresponding annotations are
case-sensitive. Thus the [IMAP4] flag and keyword names MUST be case-sensitive. Thus the [IMAP4] flag and keyword names MUST be
mapped to lowercase characters before being used as entry names mapped to lowercase characters before being used as entry names
for annotations. for annotations.
Additional standard flags are: Additional standard flags are:
/flags/$mdnsent /flags/$mdnsent
/flags/$redirected /flags/$redirected
/flags/$forwarded /flags/$forwarded
The '$mdnsent' flag is used to indicate message disposition The '$mdnsent' flag is used to indicate message disposition
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The '$forwarded' flag indicates the message was resent to The '$forwarded' flag indicates the message was resent to
another user, embedded within or attached to a new message. another user, embedded within or attached to a new message.
/altsubject /altsubject
Contains text supplied by the message recipient, to be used by the Contains text supplied by the message recipient, to be used by the
client instead of the original message Subject. client instead of the original message Subject.
/vendor/<vendor-token> /vendor/<vendor-token>
Defines the top-level of entries associated with an entire message Defines the top-level of entries associated with an entire message
as created by a particular product of some vendor. These as created by a particular product of some vendor. These
sub-entries can be used by vendors to provide client-specific sub-entries can be used by vendors to provide client-specific
attributes. The vendor-token MUST be registered with IANA, using attributes. The vendor-token MUST be registered with IANA, using
the [ACAP] vendor subtree registry. the [ACAP] vendor subtree registry.
/<section-part> /<section-part>
Defines the top-level of entries associated with a specific body Defines the top-level of entries associated with a specific body
part of a message. This entry itself does not contain any part of a message. This entry itself does not contain any
attributes. The section-part uses the same numeric part specifier attributes. The section-part uses the same numeric part specifier
syntax as the BODY message data item in the FETCH command [IMAP4]. syntax as the BODY message data item in the FETCH command [IMAP4].
The server MUST return a BAD response if the client uses an The server MUST return a BAD response if the client uses an
incorrect part specifier (either incorrect syntax or a specifier incorrect part specifier (either incorrect syntax or a specifier
referring to a non-existent part). The server MUST return a BAD referring to a non-existent part). The server MUST return a BAD
response if the client uses an empty part specifier (which is used response if the client uses an empty part specifier (which is used
in [IMAP4] to represent the entire message). in [IMAP4] to represent the entire message).
/<section-part>/comment /<section-part>/comment
Defines a comment or note associated with a specific body part of Defines a comment or note associated with a specific body part of
a message. a message.
/<section-part>/flags /<section-part>/flags
Defines the top-level of entries associated with flag state for a Defines the top-level of entries associated with flag state for a
specific body part of a message. All sub-entries are maintained specific body part of a message. All sub-entries are maintained
entirely by the client. There is no implicit change to any flag by entirely by the client. There is no implicit change to any flag
the server. by the server.
/<section-part>/flags/seen /<section-part>/flags/seen
/<section-part>/flags/answered /<section-part>/flags/answered
/<section-part>/flags/flagged /<section-part>/flags/flagged
/<section-part>/flags/forwarded /<section-part>/flags/forwarded
Defines flags for a specific body part of a message. The "value" Defines flags for a specific body part of a message. The "value"
attribute of these entries must be either "1", "0" or NIL. attribute of these entries must be either "1", "0" or NIL.
/<section-part>/vendor/<vendor-token> /<section-part>/vendor/<vendor-token>
Defines the top-level of entries associated with a specific body Defines the top-level of entries associated with a specific body
part of a message as created by a particular product of some part of a message as created by a particular product of some
vendor. This entry can be used by vendors to provide client vendor. This entry can be used by vendors to provide client
specific attributes. The vendor-token MUST be registered with specific attributes. The vendor-token MUST be registered with
IANA. IANA.
2.2.2 Attribute Names 2.2.2 Attribute Names
Attribute names MUST be specified in a standards track or IESG Attribute names MUST be specified in a standards track or IESG
approved experimental RFC, or fall under the vendor namespace. See approved experimental RFC, or fall under the vendor namespace. See
Section 5.1 for the registration template. Section 5.1 for the registration template.
All attribute names implicitly have a ".priv" and a ".shared" suffix All attribute names implicitly have a ".priv" and a ".shared" suffix
which maps to private and shared versions of the entry. Searching or which maps to private and shared versions of the entry. Searching or
fetching without using either suffix includes both. The client MUST fetching without using either suffix includes both. The client MUST
specify either a ".priv" or ".shared" suffix when storing an specify either a ".priv" or ".shared" suffix when storing an
annotation. annotation.
value value
A UTF8 string representing the data value of the attribute. To A UTF8 string representing the data value of the attribute. To
delete an annotation, the client can store NIL into the value. delete an annotation, the client can store NIL into the value.
size size
The size of the value, in octets. Set automatically by the server, The size of the value, in octets. Set automatically by the
read-only to clients. server, read-only to clients.
content-type content-type
A MIME [MIME] content type and subtype that describes the nature A MIME [MIME] content type and subtype that describes the nature
of the content of the "value" attribute. If not present, a value of the content of the "value" attribute. If not present, a value
of "text/plain; charset=utf8" is assumed. of "text/plain; charset=utf8" is assumed.
content-language
Indicates the language used for the value. This follows the
format described in [RFC3282]. Clients SHOULD set this value when
storing an annotation that uses text that can be presented to the
user. It is not required for enumerated or numeric values such as
flags etc.
vendor.<vendor-token> vendor.<vendor-token>
Defines an attribute associated with a particular product of some Defines an attribute associated with a particular product of some
vendor. This attribute can be used by vendors to provide client vendor. This attribute can be used by vendors to provide client
specific attributes. The vendor-token MUST be registered with specific attributes. The vendor-token MUST be registered with
IANA, using the [ACAP] vendor subtree registry. IANA, using the [ACAP] vendor subtree registry.
2.3 Private versus Shared and Access Control 2.3 Private versus Shared and Access Control
Some IMAP mailboxes are private, accessible only to the owning user. Some IMAP mailboxes are private, accessible only to the owning user.
Other mailboxes are not, either because the owner has set an ACL Other mailboxes are not, either because the owner has set an ACL
[ACL] which permits access by other users, or because it is a shared [ACL] which permits access by other users, or because it is a shared
mailbox. mailbox.
This raises the issue of shared versus private annotations. This raises the issue of shared versus private annotations.
If all annotations are private, it is impossible to set annotations If all annotations are private, it is impossible to set annotations
in a shared or otherwise non-private mailbox that are visible to in a shared or otherwise non-private mailbox that are visible to
other users. This eliminates what could be a useful aspect of other users. This eliminates what could be a useful aspect of
annotations in a shared environment. An example of such use is a annotations in a shared environment. An example of such use is a
shared IMAP folder containing bug reports. Engineers may want to use shared IMAP folder containing bug reports. Engineers may want to use
annotations to add information to existing messages, indicate annotations to add information to existing messages, indicate
assignments, status, etc. This use requires shared annotations. assignments, status, etc. This use requires shared annotations.
If all annotations are shared, it is impossible to use annotations If all annotations are shared, it is impossible to use annotations
for private notes on messages in shared mailboxes. Also, modifying an for private notes on messages in shared mailboxes. Also, modifying
ACL to permit access to a mailbox by other users may unintentionally an ACL to permit access to a mailbox by other users may
expose private information. unintentionally expose private information.
There are also situations in which both shared and private There are also situations in which both shared and private
annotations are useful. For example, an administrator may want to set annotations are useful. For example, an administrator may want to
shared annotations on messages in a shared folder, which individual set shared annotations on messages in a shared folder, which
users may wish to supplement with additional notes. individual users may wish to supplement with additional notes.
If shared and private annotations are to coexist, we need a clear way If shared and private annotations are to coexist, we need a clear way
to differentiate them. Also, it should be as easy as possible for a to differentiate them. Also, it should be as easy as possible for a
client to access both and not overlook either. There is also a danger client to access both and not overlook either. There is also a
in allowing a client to store an annotation without knowing if it is danger in allowing a client to store an annotation without knowing if
shared or private. it is shared or private.
This document proposes two standard suffixes for all attributes: This document proposes two standard suffixes for all attributes:
".shared" and ".priv". A search, fetch, or sort which specifies ".shared" and ".priv". A search, fetch, or sort which specifies
neither uses both. Store operations MUST explicitly use .priv or neither uses both. Store operations MUST explicitly use .priv or
.shared suffixes. .shared suffixes.
A user can only store and fetch private annotations on messages in A user can only store and fetch private annotations on messages in
any mailbox which they can SELECT or EXAMINE, including ones which any mailbox which they can SELECT or EXAMINE, including ones which
only open READ-ONLY. A user can only store and fetch shared only open READ-ONLY. A user can only store and fetch shared
annotations on messages in any mailbox that they can SELECT and which annotations on messages in any mailbox that they can SELECT and which
opens READ-WRITE. If a client attempts to store or fetch a shared opens READ-WRITE. If a client attempts to store or fetch a shared
annotation on a READ-ONLY mailbox, the server MUST respond with a NO annotation on a READ-ONLY mailbox, the server MUST respond with a NO
response. response.
3. IMAP Protocol Changes 3. IMAP Protocol Changes
3.1 General Considerations 3.1 General Considerations
The server is allowed to impose limitations on the size of any one The server is allowed to impose limitations on the size of any one
annotation or the total number of annotations for a single message. annotation or the total number of annotations for a single message.
However, the server MUST accept a minimum annotation data size of at However, the server MUST accept a minimum annotation data size of at
least 1024 bytes, and a minimum annotation count per message of at least 1024 bytes, and a minimum annotation count per message of at
least 10. least 10.
The server SHOULD indicate the maximum size for an annotation value The server SHOULD indicate the maximum size for an annotation value
by sending an untagged "ANNOTATESIZE" response during a SELECT or by sending an untagged "ANNOTATESIZE" response during a SELECT or
EXAMINE command. Clients MUST NOT store annotation values of a size EXAMINE command. Clients MUST NOT store annotation values of a size
greater than the amount indicated by the server in the "ANNOTATESIZE" greater than the amount indicated by the server in the "ANNOTATESIZE"
response. response.
In some cases, servers may be able to offer annotations on some In some cases, servers may be able to offer annotations on some
mailboxes and not others, or may be able to provide only read-only mailboxes and not others, or may be able to provide only read-only
annotations on some mailboxes. For mailboxes that cannot have annotations on some mailboxes. For mailboxes that cannot have
annotations associated with them, the server MUST return an annotations associated with them, the server MUST return an
"ANNOTATESIZE" response with a value of "NIL" during the SELECT or "ANNOTATESIZE" response with a value of "NIL" during the SELECT or
EXAMINE command for that mailbox. Clients MUST NOT attempt to fetch EXAMINE command for that mailbox. Clients MUST NOT attempt to fetch
or store annotations on any messages in a mailbox for which the or store annotations on any messages in a mailbox for which the
"ANNOTATESIZE" response was "NIL". For mailboxes that can only have "ANNOTATESIZE" response was "NIL". For mailboxes that can only have
read-only annotations associated with them, the server MUST return an read-only annotations associated with them, the server MUST return an
"ANNOTATESIZE" response with a value of "0" (zero) during the SELECT "ANNOTATESIZE" response with a value of "0" (zero) during the SELECT
or EXAMINE command for that mailbox. Clients MUST NOT attempt to or EXAMINE command for that mailbox. Clients MUST NOT attempt to
store annotations on any messages in a mailbox for which the store annotations on any messages in a mailbox for which the
"ANNOTATESIZE" response was zero. "ANNOTATESIZE" response was zero.
3.2 Optional parameters with the SELECT/EXAMINE commands 3.2 Optional parameters with the SELECT/EXAMINE commands
This extension adds the ability to include one or more parameters This extension adds the ability to include one or more parameters
with the IMAP SELECT or EXAMINE commands, to turn on or off certain with the IMAP SELECT or EXAMINE commands, to turn on or off certain
standard behaviour, or to add new optional behaviours required for a standard behaviour, or to add new optional behaviours required for a
particular extension. particular extension.
There are two possible modes of operation: There are two possible modes of operation:
o A global state change where a single use of the optional parameter o A global state change where a single use of the optional parameter
will effect the session state from that time on, irrespective of will effect the session state from that time on, irrespective of
subsequent SELECT/EXAMINE commands. subsequent SELECT/EXAMINE commands.
o A per-mailbox state change that will effect the session only for o A per-mailbox state change that will effect the session only for
the duration of the new selected state. A subsequent SELECT/ the duration of the new selected state. A subsequent SELECT/
EXAMINE without the optional parameter will cancel its effect for EXAMINE without the optional parameter will cancel its effect for
the newly selected mailbox. the newly selected mailbox.
It is anticipated that other extensions may want to use this It is anticipated that other extensions may want to use this
facility, so a generalised approach is given here. This facility is facility, so a generalised approach is given here. This facility is
not dependent on the presence of the ANNOTATE extension - other not dependent on the presence of the ANNOTATE extension - other
extensions can use it with a server that does not implement ANNOTATE. extensions can use it with a server that does not implement ANNOTATE.
Optional parameters to the SELECT or EXAMINE commands are added as a Optional parameters to the SELECT or EXAMINE commands are added as a
parenthesised list of atoms or strings, and appear after the mailbox parenthesised list of atoms or strings, and appear after the mailbox
name in the standard SELECT or EXAMINE command. The order of name in the standard SELECT or EXAMINE command. The order of
individual parameters is arbitrary. Individual parameters may consist individual parameters is arbitrary. Individual parameters may
of one or more atoms or strings in a specific order. If a parameter consist of one or more atoms or strings in a specific order. If a
consists of more than one atom or string, it MUST appear in its own parameter consists of more than one atom or string, it MUST appear in
parenthesised list. Any parameter not defined by extensions that the its own parenthesised list. Any parameter not defined by extensions
server supports MUST be rejected with a NO response. that the server supports MUST be rejected with a NO response.
Example: Example:
C: a SELECT INBOX (ANNOTATE) C: a SELECT INBOX (ANNOTATE)
S: ... S: ...
S: a OK SELECT complete S: a OK SELECT complete
In the above example, a single parameter is used with the SELECT In the above example, a single parameter is used with the SELECT
command. command.
Example: Example:
C: a EXAMINE INBOX (ANNOTATE (RESPONSES "UID Responses") CONDSTORE) C: a EXAMINE INBOX (ANNOTATE (RESPONSES "UID Responses") CONDSTORE)
S: ... S: ...
S: a OK EXAMINE complete S: a OK EXAMINE complete
In the above example, three parameters are used with the EXAMINE In the above example, three parameters are used with the EXAMINE
command. The second parameter consists of two items: an atom command. The second parameter consists of two items: an atom
followed by a quoted string. followed by a quoted string.
Example: Example:
C: a SELECT INBOX (BLURDYBLOOP) C: a SELECT INBOX (BLURDYBLOOP)
S: a NO Unknown parameter in SELECT command S: a NO Unknown parameter in SELECT command
In the above example, a parameter not supported by the server is In the above example, a parameter not supported by the server is
incorrectly used. incorrectly used.
The ANNOTATE extension defines a single optional select parameter The ANNOTATE extension defines a single optional select parameter
"ANNOTATE", which is used to turn on unsolicited responses for "ANNOTATE", which is used to turn on unsolicited responses for
annotations as described in Section 3.4. This option al parameter is annotations as described in Section 3.4. This option al parameter is
results in a per-mailbox state change, i.e. it must be used in each results in a per-mailbox state change, i.e. it must be used in each
SELECT/EXAMINE command in order to be effective, irrespective of SELECT/EXAMINE command in order to be effective, irrespective of
whether it was used in a previous SELECT/EXAMINE during the same whether it was used in a previous SELECT/EXAMINE during the same
session. session.
3.3 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in FETCH Command 3.3 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in FETCH Command
This extension adds an ANNOTATION message data item to the FETCH This extension adds an ANNOTATION message data item to the FETCH
command. This allows clients to retrieve annotations for a range of command. This allows clients to retrieve annotations for a range of
messages in the currently selected mailbox. messages in the currently selected mailbox.
ANNOTATION <entry-specifier> <attribute-specifier> ANNOTATION <entry-specifier> <attribute-specifier>
The ANNOTATION message data item, when used by the client in the The ANNOTATION message data item, when used by the client in the
FETCH command, takes an entry specifier and an attribute FETCH command, takes an entry specifier and an attribute
specifier. specifier.
Example: Example:
C: a FETCH 1 (ANNOTATION ("/comment" "value")) C: a FETCH 1 (ANNOTATION ("/comment" "value"))
S: * 1 FETCH (ANNOTATION ("/comment" S: * 1 FETCH (ANNOTATION ("/comment"
("value.priv" "My comment" ("value.priv" "My comment"
"value.shared" "Group note"))) "value.shared" "Group note")))
S: a OK Fetch complete S: a OK Fetch complete
In the above example, the content of the "value" attribute for the In the above example, the content of the "value" attribute for the
"/comment" entry is requested by the client and returned by the "/comment" entry is requested by the client and returned by the
server. Since neither ".shared" nor ".priv" was specified, both server. Since neither ".shared" nor ".priv" was specified, both
are returned. are returned.
"*" and "%" wildcard characters can be used in either specifier to "*" and "%" wildcard characters can be used in either specifier to
match one or more characters at that position, with the exception match one or more characters at that position, with the exception
that "%" does not match the hierarchy delimiter for the specifier it that "%" does not match the hierarchy delimiter for the specifier it
appears in (that is, "/" for an entry specifier or "." for an appears in (that is, "/" for an entry specifier or "." for an
attribute specifier). Thus an entry specifier of "/%" matches entries attribute specifier). Thus an entry specifier of "/%" matches
such as "/comment" and "/altsubject", but not "/flags/$redirected". entries such as "/comment" and "/altsubject", but not "/flags/
$redirected".
Example: Example:
C: a FETCH 1 (ANNOTATION ("/*" ("value.priv" "size.priv"))) C: a FETCH 1 (ANNOTATION ("/*" ("value.priv" "size.priv")))
S: * 1 FETCH (ANNOTATION S: * 1 FETCH (ANNOTATION
("/comment" ("value.priv" "My comment" ("/comment" ("value.priv" "My comment"
"size.priv" "10") "size.priv" "10")
"/altsubject" ("value.priv" "Rhinoceroses!" "/altsubject" ("value.priv" "Rhinoceroses!"
"size.priv" "13") "size.priv" "13")
"/vendor/foobar/label.priv" "/vendor/foobar/label.priv"
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(("/comment" "/altsubject") "value.priv")) (("/comment" "/altsubject") "value.priv"))
S: * 1 FETCH (ANNOTATION S: * 1 FETCH (ANNOTATION
("/comment" ("value.priv" "What a chowder-head") ("/comment" ("value.priv" "What a chowder-head")
"/altsubject" ("value.priv" "How to crush beer cans"))) "/altsubject" ("value.priv" "How to crush beer cans")))
S: a OK Fetch complete S: a OK Fetch complete
In the above example, the contents of the private "value" In the above example, the contents of the private "value"
attributes for the two entries "/comment" and "/altsubject" are attributes for the two entries "/comment" and "/altsubject" are
requested by the client and returned by the server. requested by the client and returned by the server.
3.4 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in FETCH Response 3.4 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in FETCH Response
The ANNOTATION message data item in the FETCH response displays The ANNOTATION message data item in the FETCH response displays
information about annotations in a message. information about annotations in a message.
ANNOTATION parenthesised list ANNOTATION parenthesised list
The response consists of a list of entries, each of which has a The response consists of a list of entries, each of which has a
list of attribute-value pairs. list of attribute-value pairs.
Example: Example:
C: a FETCH 1 (ANNOTATION ("/comment" "value")) C: a FETCH 1 (ANNOTATION ("/comment" "value"))
S: * 1 FETCH (ANNOTATION ("/comment" S: * 1 FETCH (ANNOTATION ("/comment"
("value.priv" "My comment" ("value.priv" "My comment"
"value.shared" NIL))) "value.shared" NIL)))
S: a OK Fetch complete S: a OK Fetch complete
In the above example, a single entry with a single attribute-value In the above example, a single entry with a single attribute-value
pair is returned by the server. Since the client did not specify a pair is returned by the server. Since the client did not specify
".shared" or ".priv" suffix, both are returned. Only the private a ".shared" or ".priv" suffix, both are returned. Only the
attribute has a value (the shared value is NIL). private attribute has a value (the shared value is NIL).
Example: Example:
C: a FETCH 1 (ANNOTATION C: a FETCH 1 (ANNOTATION
(("/comment" "/altsubject") "value")) (("/comment" "/altsubject") "value"))
S: * 1 FETCH (ANNOTATION S: * 1 FETCH (ANNOTATION
("/comment" ("value.priv" "My comment" ("/comment" ("value.priv" "My comment"
"value.shared" NIL) "value.shared" NIL)
"/altsubject" ("value.priv" "My subject" "/altsubject" ("value.priv" "My subject"
"value.shared" NIL))) "value.shared" NIL)))
S: a OK Fetch complete S: a OK Fetch complete
In the above example, two entries each with a single In the above example, two entries each with a single
attribute-value pair are returned by the server. Since the client attribute-value pair are returned by the server. Since the client
did not specify a ".shared" or ".priv" suffix, both are returned. did not specify a ".shared" or ".priv" suffix, both are returned.
Only the private attributes have values; the shared attributes are Only the private attributes have values; the shared attributes are
NIL. NIL.
Example: Example:
C: a FETCH 1 (ANNOTATION C: a FETCH 1 (ANNOTATION
("/comment" ("value" "size"))) ("/comment" ("value" "size")))
S: * 1 FETCH (ANNOTATION S: * 1 FETCH (ANNOTATION
("/comment" ("/comment"
("value.priv" "My comment" ("value.priv" "My comment"
"value.shared" NIL "value.shared" NIL
"size.priv" "10" "size.priv" "10"
"size.shared" "0"))) "size.shared" "0")))
S: a OK Fetch complete S: a OK Fetch complete
In the above example, a single entry with two attribute-value In the above example, a single entry with two attribute-value
pairs is returned by the server. Since the client did not specify pairs is returned by the server. Since the client did not specify
a ".shared" or ".priv" suffix, both are returned. Only the private a ".shared" or ".priv" suffix, both are returned. Only the
attributes have values; the shared attributes are NIL. private attributes have values; the shared attributes are NIL.
Servers MUST NOT include ANNOTATION data in unsolicited responses Servers MUST NOT include ANNOTATION data in unsolicited responses
unless the client used the ANNOTATE select parameter when it issued unless the client used the ANNOTATE select parameter when it issued
the last SELECT or EXAMINE command. This restriction avoids sending the last SELECT or EXAMINE command. This restriction avoids sending
ANNOTATION data to a client unless the client explicitly asks for it. ANNOTATION data to a client unless the client explicitly asks for it.
Servers SHOULD send ANNOTATION message data items in unsolicited Servers SHOULD send ANNOTATION message data items in unsolicited
FETCH responses if an annotation entry is changed by a third-party, FETCH responses if an annotation entry is changed by a third-party,
and the ANNOTATE select parameter was used. This allows servers to and the ANNOTATE select parameter was used. This allows servers to
keep clients updated with changes to annotations by other clients. keep clients updated with changes to annotations by other clients.
3.5 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in STORE 3.5 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in STORE
ANNOTATION <parenthesised entry-attribute-value list> ANNOTATION <parenthesised entry-attribute-value list>
Sets the specified list of entries by adding or replacing the Sets the specified list of entries by adding or replacing the
specified attributes with the values provided. Clients can use NIL specified attributes with the values provided. Clients can use
for values of attributes it wants to remove from entries. NIL for values of attributes it wants to remove from entries.
The ANNOTATION message data item used with the STORE command has an The ANNOTATION message data item used with the STORE command has an
implicit ".SILENT" behaviour. This means the server does not generate implicit ".SILENT" behaviour. This means the server does not
an untagged FETCH in response to the STORE command and assumes that generate an untagged FETCH in response to the STORE command and
the client updates its own cache if the command succeeds. assumes that the client updates its own cache if the command
succeeds.
If the server is unable to store an annotation because the size of If the server is unable to store an annotation because the size of
its value is too large, the server MUST return a tagged NO response its value is too large, the server MUST return a tagged NO response
with a "[ANNOTATE TOOBIG]" response code. with a "[ANNOTATE TOOBIG]" response code.
If the server is unable to store a new annotation because the maximum If the server is unable to store a new annotation because the maximum
number of allowed annotations has already been reached, the server number of allowed annotations has already been reached, the server
MUST return a tagged NO response with a "[ANNOTATE TOOMANY]" response MUST return a tagged NO response with a "[ANNOTATE TOOMANY]" response
code. code.
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C: a STORE 1 ANNOTATION ("/comment" C: a STORE 1 ANNOTATION ("/comment"
("value.priv" "My new comment" ("value.priv" "My new comment"
"vendor.foobar.priv" "foo's bar")) "vendor.foobar.priv" "foo's bar"))
S: a OK Store complete S: a OK Store complete
In the above example, the entry "/comment" is created (if not already In the above example, the entry "/comment" is created (if not already
present) and the private attributes "value" and "vendor.foobar" are present) and the private attributes "value" and "vendor.foobar" are
created if not already present, or replaced if they exist. created if not already present, or replaced if they exist.
3.6 ANNOTATION interaction with COPY 3.6 ANNOTATION interaction with COPY
The COPY command can be used to move messages from one mailbox to The COPY command can be used to move messages from one mailbox to
another on the same server. Servers that support the ANNOTATION another on the same server. Servers that support the ANNOTATION
extension MUST, for each message being copied, copy all '.priv' extension MUST, for each message being copied, copy all '.priv'
annotation data for the current user only, and all '.shared' annotation data for the current user only, and all '.shared'
annotation data along with the message to the new mailbox. The only annotation data along with the message to the new mailbox. The only
exceptions to this are if the destination mailbox permissions are exceptions to this are if the destination mailbox permissions are
such that either the '.priv' or '.shared' annotations are not such that either the '.priv' or '.shared' annotations are not
allowed, or if the destination mailbox is of a type that does not allowed, or if the destination mailbox is of a type that does not
support annotations or does not support storing of annotations (a support annotations or does not support storing of annotations (a
mailbox that returns a zero or "NIL" value for its ANNOTATESIZE mailbox that returns a zero or "NIL" value for its ANNOTATESIZE
response code). Servers MUST NOT copy '.priv' annotation data for response code). Servers MUST NOT copy '.priv' annotation data for
users other than the current user. users other than the current user.
3.7 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in APPEND 3.7 ANNOTATION Message Data Item in APPEND
ANNOTATION <parenthesised entry-attribute-value list> ANNOTATION <parenthesised entry-attribute-value list>
Sets the specified list of entries and attributes in the resulting Sets the specified list of entries and attributes in the resulting
message. message.
The APPEND command can include annotations for the message being The APPEND command can include annotations for the message being
appended via the addition of a new append data item. The new data appended via the addition of a new append data item. The new data
item can also be used with the multi-append [MULTIAPPEND] extension item can also be used with the multi-append [MULTIAPPEND] extension
that allows multiple messages to be appended via a single APPEND that allows multiple messages to be appended via a single APPEND
command. command.
Example: Example:
C: a APPEND drafts ANNOTATION ("/comment" C: a APPEND drafts ANNOTATION ("/comment"
("value.priv" "Don't send until we hear from Sally")) {310} ("value.priv" "Don't send until we hear from Sally")) {310}
S: + Ready for literal data S: + Ready for literal data
C: MIME-Version: 1.0 C: MIME-Version: 1.0
... ...
C: C:
S: a OK APPEND completed S: a OK APPEND completed
In the above example, a comment with a private value is added to a In the above example, a comment with a private value is added to a
new message appended to the mailbox. The ellipsis represents the new message appended to the mailbox. The ellipsis represents the
bulk of the message. bulk of the message.
3.8 ANNOTATION Criterion in SEARCH 3.8 ANNOTATION Criterion in SEARCH
ANNOTATION <entry-name> <attribute-name> <value> ANNOTATION <entry-name> <attribute-name> <value>
The ANNOTATION criterion for the SEARCH command allows a client to The ANNOTATION criterion for the SEARCH command allows a client to
search for a specified string in the value of an annotation entry of search for a specified string in the value of an annotation entry of
a message. a message.
Messages that have annotations with entries matching <entry-name> and Messages that have annotations with entries matching <entry-name> and
attributes matching <attribute-name> and the specified string <value> attributes matching <attribute-name> and the specified string <value>
in their values are returned in the SEARCH results. The "*" character in their values are returned in the SEARCH results. The "*"
can be used in the entry or attribute name fields to match any character can be used in the entry or attribute name fields to match
content in those items. The "%" character can be used in the entry or any content in those items. The "%" character can be used in the
attribute name fields to match a single level of hierarchy only. entry or attribute name fields to match a single level of hierarchy
only.
Example: Example:
C: a SEARCH ANNOTATION "/comment" "value" "IMAP4" C: a SEARCH ANNOTATION "/comment" "value" "IMAP4"
S: * SEARCH 2 3 5 7 11 13 17 19 23 S: * SEARCH 2 3 5 7 11 13 17 19 23
S: a OK Search complete S: a OK Search complete
In the above example, the message numbers of any messages In the above example, the message numbers of any messages
containing the string "IMAP4" in the shared or private "value" containing the string "IMAP4" in the shared or private "value"
attribute of the "/comment" entry are returned in the search attribute of the "/comment" entry are returned in the search
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Example: Example:
C: a SEARCH ANNOTATION "*" "*" "IMAP4" C: a SEARCH ANNOTATION "*" "*" "IMAP4"
S: * SEARCH 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 S: * SEARCH 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34
S: a OK Search complete S: a OK Search complete
In the above example, the message numbers of any messages In the above example, the message numbers of any messages
containing the string "IMAP4" in any attribute (public or private) containing the string "IMAP4" in any attribute (public or private)
of any entry are returned in the search results. of any entry are returned in the search results.
3.9 ANNOTATION Key in SORT 3.9 ANNOTATION Key in SORT
ANNOTATION <entry-name> <attribute-name> ANNOTATION <entry-name> <attribute-name>
The ANNOTATION criterion for the SORT command [SORT] instructs the The ANNOTATION criterion for the SORT command [SORT] instructs the
server to return the message numbers or UIDs of a mailbox, sorted server to return the message numbers or UIDs of a mailbox, sorted
using the values of the specified annotations. The ANNOTATION using the values of the specified annotations. The ANNOTATION
criterion is available if the server returns both "ANNOTATE" and criterion is available if the server returns both "ANNOTATE" and
"SORT" as supported capabilities in the CAPABILITY command response. "SORT" as supported capabilities in the CAPABILITY command response.
Messages are sorted using the values of the <attribute-name> Messages are sorted using the values of the <attribute-name>
attributes in the <entry-name> entries. (The charset argument attributes in the <entry-name> entries. (The charset argument
determines sort order, as specified in the SORT extension determines sort order, as specified in the SORT extension
description.) description.)
Example: Example:
C: a SORT (ANNOTATION "/altsubject" "value.shared") UTF-8 ALL C: a SORT (ANNOTATION "/altsubject" "value.shared") UTF-8 ALL
S: * SORT 2 3 4 5 1 11 10 6 7 9 8 S: * SORT 2 3 4 5 1 11 10 6 7 9 8
S: a OK Sort complete S: a OK Sort complete
In the above example, the message numbers of all messages are In the above example, the message numbers of all messages are
returned, sorted according to the shared "value" attribute of the returned, sorted according to the shared "value" attribute of the
"/altsubject" entry. "/altsubject" entry.
Note that the ANNOTATION sort key must include a fully specified Note that the ANNOTATION sort key must include a fully specified
entry and attribute -- wildcards are not allowed. entry and attribute -- wildcards are not allowed.
4. Formal Syntax 4. Formal Syntax
The following syntax specification uses the Augmented Backus-Naur The following syntax specification uses the Augmented Backus-Naur
Form (ABNF) notation as specified in [ABNF]. Form (ABNF) notation as specified in [ABNF].
Non-terminals referenced but not defined below are as defined by Non-terminals referenced but not defined below are as defined by
[IMAP4]. [IMAP4].
Except as noted otherwise, all alphabetic characters are Except as noted otherwise, all alphabetic characters are
case-insensitive. The use of upper or lower case characters to define case-insensitive. The use of upper or lower case characters to
token strings is for editorial clarity only. Implementations MUST define token strings is for editorial clarity only. Implementations
accept these strings in a case-insensitive fashion. MUST accept these strings in a case-insensitive fashion.
annotate-param = "ANNOTATE" annotate-param = "ANNOTATE"
; defines the select parameter used with ; defines the select parameter used with
; ANNOTATE extension ; ANNOTATE extension
append = "APPEND" SP mailbox [SP flag-list] [SP date-time] append = "APPEND" SP mailbox [SP flag-list] [SP date-time]
[SP "ANNOTATION" SP att-annotate] SP literal [SP "ANNOTATION" SP att-annotate] SP literal
; modifies original IMAP4 APPEND command ; modifies original IMAP4 APPEND command
append-message = [SP flag-list] [SP date-time] append-message = [SP flag-list] [SP date-time]
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; are always parenthesised ; are always parenthesised
sort-key =/ "ANNOTATION" SP entry SP attrib sort-key =/ "ANNOTATION" SP entry SP attrib
; modifies original sort-key [SORT] ; modifies original sort-key [SORT]
store-att-flags =/ att-annotate store-att-flags =/ att-annotate
; modifies original IMAP4 STORE command ; modifies original IMAP4 STORE command
value = nstring value = nstring
5. IANA Considerations 5. IANA Considerations
Both entry names and attribute names MUST be specified in a standards Both entry names and attribute names MUST be specified in a standards
track or IESG approved experimental RFC, or fall under the vendor track or IESG approved experimental RFC, or fall under the vendor
namespace. Vendor names MUST be registered. namespace. Vendor names MUST be registered.
5.1 Entry and Attribute Registration Template 5.1 Entry and Attribute Registration Template
To: iana@iana.org To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item: Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[] Entry [] Attribute [] Entry [] Attribute
Name: ______________________________ Name: ______________________________
Description: _______________________ Description: _______________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Contact person: ____________________ Contact person: ____________________
email: ____________________ email: ____________________
6. Security Considerations 5.2 Entry Registrations
The ANNOTATE extension does not raise any security considerations The following templates specify the IANA registrations of annotation
that are not present in the base [IMAP4] protocol, and these issues entries specified in this document.
are discussed in [IMAP4].
5.2.1 /comment
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /comment
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.2 /flags/\answered
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /flags/\answered
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.3 /flags/\flagged
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /flags/\flagged
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.4 /flags/\deleted
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /flags/\deleted
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.5 /flags/\seen
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /flags/\seen
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.6 /flags/\draft
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /flags/\draft
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.7 /flags/\recent
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /flags/\recent
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.8 /flags/$mdnsent
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /flags/$mdnsent
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.9 /flags/$redirected
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /flags/$redirected
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.10 /flags/$forwarded
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /flags/$forwarded
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.11 /altsubject
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /altsubject
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.12 /<section-part>/comment
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /<section-part>/comment
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.13 /<section-part>/flags/seen
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /<section-part>/flags/seen
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.14 /<section-part>/flags/answered
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /<section-part>/flags/answered
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.15 /<section-part>/flags/flagged
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /<section-part>/flags/flagged
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.2.16 /<section-part>/flags/forwarded
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[X] Entry [] Attribute
Name: /<section-part>/flags/forwarded
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.3 Attribute Registrations
The following templates specify the IANA registrations of annotation
attributes specified in this document.
5.3.1 value
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[] Entry [X] Attribute
Name: value
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.3.2 size
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[] Entry [X] Attribute
Name: size
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.3.3 content-type
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[] Entry [X] Attribute
Name: content-type
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
5.3.4 content-language
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: IMAP Annotate Registration
Please register the following IMAP Annotate item:
[] Entry [X] Attribute
Name: content-language
Description: Defined in IMAP ANNOTATE extension document.
Contact person: Cyrus Daboo
email: daboo@isamet.com
6. Security Considerations
Care must be taken to ensure that annotations whose values are Care must be taken to ensure that annotations whose values are
intended to remain private are not stored in mailboxes which are intended to remain private are not stored in mailboxes which are
accessible to other users. This includes mailboxes owned by the user accessible to other users. This includes mailboxes owned by the user
by whose ACLs permit access by others as well as any shared by whose ACLs permit access by others as well as any shared
mailboxes. mailboxes.
Normative References Excluding the above issues the ANNOTATE extension does not raise any
security considerations that are not present in the base [IMAP4]
protocol, and these issues are discussed in [IMAP4].
7. References
7.1 Normative References
[RFC1891] Moore, K., "SMTP Service Extension for Delivery Status [RFC1891] Moore, K., "SMTP Service Extension for Delivery Status
Notifications", RFC 1891, January 1996. Notifications", RFC 1891, January 1996.
[RFC2119] Bradner, S., "Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate [RFC2119] Bradner, S., "Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate
Requirement Levels", BCP 14, RFC 2119, March 1997. Requirement Levels", BCP 14, RFC 2119, March 1997.
[RFC2234] Crocker, D. and P. Overell, "Augmented BNF for Syntax [RFC2234] Crocker, D. and P. Overell, "Augmented BNF for Syntax
Specifications: ABNF", RFC 2234, November 1997. Specifications: ABNF", RFC 2234, November 1997.
[RFC2244] Newman, C. and J. Myers, "ACAP -- Application [RFC2244] Newman, C. and J. Myers, "ACAP -- Application
Configuration Access Protocol", RFC 2244, November 1997. Configuration Access Protocol", RFC 2244, November 1997.
[RFC3282] Alvestrand, H., "Content Language Headers", RFC 3282, May
2002.
[RFC3501] Crispin, M., "INTERNET MESSAGE ACCESS PROTOCOL - VERSION [RFC3501] Crispin, M., "INTERNET MESSAGE ACCESS PROTOCOL - VERSION
4rev1", RFC 3501, March 2003. 4rev1", RFC 3501, March 2003.
[RFC3502] Crispin, M., "Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) - [RFC3502] Crispin, M., "Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) -
MULTIAPPEND Extension", RFC 3502, March 2003. MULTIAPPEND Extension", RFC 3502, March 2003.
[RFC3503] Melnikov, A., "Message Disposition Notification (MDN) [RFC3503] Melnikov, A., "Message Disposition Notification (MDN)
profile for Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)", RFC profile for Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)", RFC
3503, March 2003. 3503, March 2003.
[SORT] Crispin, M. and K. Murchison, "Internet Message Access [SORT] Crispin, M. and K. Murchison, "Internet Message Access
Protocol - Sort and Thread Extension", Protocol - Sort and Thread Extension",
draft-ietf-imapext-sort-15.txt, April 2004. draft-ietf-imapext-sort-17.txt, May 2004.
Informative References 7.2 Informative References
[CONDSTORE] [CONDSTORE]
Melnikov, A. and S. Hole, "IMAP Extension for Conditional Melnikov, A. and S. Hole, "IMAP Extension for Conditional
STORE operation", draft-ietf-imapext-condstore-05.txt, STORE operation", draft-ietf-imapext-condstore-05.txt,
April 2004. November 2003.
[RFC2086] Myers, J., "IMAP4 ACL extension", RFC 2086, January 1997. [RFC2086] Myers, J., "IMAP4 ACL extension", RFC 2086, January 1997.
Authors' Addresses Authors' Addresses
Randall Gellens Randall Gellens
QUALCOMM Incorporated QUALCOMM Incorporated
5775 Morehouse Dr. 5775 Morehouse Dr.
San Diego, CA 92121-2779 San Diego, CA 92121-2779
US US
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Authors' Addresses Authors' Addresses
Randall Gellens Randall Gellens
QUALCOMM Incorporated QUALCOMM Incorporated
5775 Morehouse Dr. 5775 Morehouse Dr.
San Diego, CA 92121-2779 San Diego, CA 92121-2779
US US
EMail: randy@qualcomm.com EMail: randy@qualcomm.com
Cyrus Daboo Cyrus Daboo
Cyrusoft International, Inc. ISAMET, Inc.
5001 Baum Blvd. 5001 Baum Blvd.
Suite 650 Suite 650
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
US US
EMail: daboo@cyrusoft.com EMail: daboo@isamet.com
Appendix A. Acknowledgments Appendix A. Acknowledgments
Many thanks to Chris Newman for his detailed comments on the first Many thanks to Chris Newman for his detailed comments on the first
draft of this document, and to the participants at the ACAP working draft of this document, and to the participants at the ACAP working
dinner in Pittsburgh. dinner in Pittsburgh.
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