Gmail OTP Extractor

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A lightweight, real-time automation tool to extract verification codes (OTP) from Gmail. It uses IMAP IDLE technology for zero-latency efficiency.

Tech Stack

• Language: Python 3.x
• Protocol: IMAP (with IDLE support)
• Libraries: imaplib, email, re (Standard Libraries)

Key Features

• Real-time Monitoring: Uses IMAP IDLE (push notifications) instead of constant interval polling.
• High Efficiency: Only two simple files; no database or heavy dependencies required.
• Auto-Extraction: Automatically parses 6-digit verification codes using regex.
• Easy Configuration: Separate config file for privacy and logic separation.

Installation & Usage

1. Clone the repo and copy config.example.py to config.py.
2. Configure config.py with your Gmail address and 16-character App Password.
3. Run the program:

   python gmail_openai_otp.py

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License

MIT License - Copyright (c) 2026 AlexVera

Author

• AlexVera