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Sympa

Mailing list management software.

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Sympa is mailing list management software for running and administering email lists, including subscriber handling, moderation, and web archives. It addresses the operational needs of distributing messages to list members while supporting list ownership, editor roles, and archive access.

The software includes the WWSympa web interface, a command line interface, and a SOAP/HTTP interface with WSDL support. It handles DKIM and ARC signing, RFC 8058 one-click unsubscribe, bounce management, SQL and CSV subscriber inclusion, scenario-based spam status, and template editing. Release notes cover versions up to 6.2.72, and a security advisories page lists advisories from 2012 through 2021 with associated CVE identifiers.

Sympa is intended for organizations and administrators managing mailing lists. The site provides documentation, community and support pages, and release notes; packaging details such as plans, trials, or editions are not described on these pages.

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