Unlike server-side filters, all processing is done locally on your Mac; the app does not require access to your login credentials or transmit your mail data elsewhere.
Improved error messaging for AppleScript failures during training. User Sentiment C-Command Software Blog - SpamSieve 2.9.51
When used with Apple Mail, the background launch agent now correctly identifies itself as "SpamSieve" rather than "C-Command Software" in System Settings.
Renamed "Preferences" to "Settings" to match system changes and improved diagnostic reporting.
SpamSieve 2.9.51 is a maintenance update for the long-standing Bayesian spam filtering utility for Mac, released in January 2023. While it is now a legacy version—succeeded by major versions like —it remains a highly effective choice for users on older macOS versions. Key Features and Performance
Version 2.9.51 supports macOS from 10.13 High Sierra up to macOS 13 Ventura. It integrates with numerous clients including Apple Mail, Outlook, Airmail, and MailMate.
The core "trick" of SpamSieve is its ability to learn from your specific email habits. Reviewers consistently report accuracy rates of 99% or higher after a brief training period.