[
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "what%20to%20put%20in%20my%20.muttrc%20file%20to%20tell%20it%20the%20main%20mail%20directory%20is%20%7E%2FMaildir%20instead%20of%20%7E%2FMailbox"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s how to configure your `~/.muttrc` so that mutt uses `~/Maildir` instead of its default `~/Mailbox`. Add these lines (adjusting paths to your liking) to your `.muttrc`:\n\n```\nset mbox_type = Maildir\nset folder     = \"~/Maildir\"\nset spoolfile  = \"~/Maildir\"\nset record     = \"~/Maildir/Sent\"\nset postponed  = \"~/Maildir/Drafts\"\n```\n\nHere\u2019s what each line does:\n\n| Variable | Purpose |\n|----------|---------|\n| `mbox_type` | Tells mutt the mailbox format is *Maildir* rather than `mbox`. ([serverfault.com](https://serverfault.com/questions/82682/set-mutt-default-maildir-folder?utm_source=openai)) |\n| `folder` | Base directory for all your mailboxes (where `cur/`, `new/`, `tmp/` and subfolders live). ([serverfault.com](https://serverfault.com/questions/82682/set-mutt-default-maildir-folder?utm_source=openai)) |\n| `spoolfile` | Where your incoming/new mail is delivered \u2014 that is your \u201cinbox\u201d in `Maildir` form. ([serverfault.com](https://serverfault.com/questions/82682/set-mutt-default-maildir-folder?utm_source=openai)) |\n| `record` | Sent-mail folder (\u201cFcc\u201d folder) \u2014 where your sent messages are stored. ([r-pufky.github.io](https://r-pufky.github.io/docs/apps/mutt.html?utm_source=openai)) |\n| `postponed` | Drafts folder \u2014 where postponed messages (from `C`) go. ([r-pufky.github.io](https://r-pufky.github.io/docs/apps/mutt.html?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n## Extra tips that help\n\n- Use `mask` if you want to hide dot-files under `Maildir` or customize which subfolders appear. Example: `set mask=\"!^\\\\.[^.]\"` to hide hidden directories. ([r-pufky.github.io](https://r-pufky.github.io/docs/apps/mutt.html?utm_source=openai))  \n- To list your subfolders (mailboxes) automatically, use the `mailboxes` directive:  \n  ```\n  mailboxes +INBOX +Sent +Drafts +foo +bar\n  ```\n  (adjust names as needed). The `+` means relative to `folder`. ([r-pufky.github.io](https://r-pufky.github.io/docs/apps/mutt.html?utm_source=openai))  \n- Make sure that in `~/Maildir` you have the subdirectories `cur/`, `new/`, and `tmp/` \u2014 this is required for Maildir format. ([unix.stackexchange.com](https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/101412/mutt-and-maildir-format?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you paste your current `.muttrc` or tell me what version of mutt (or Neomutt) you're using, I can tailor these settings further to match your setup."
    }
]