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Mailhog
Unleash the power of MailHog, the developer's digital sniffer dog for emails! Picture this: you're tweaking your app's email-sending prowess, and you need to see those emails without spamming real inboxes. Enter MailHog, the SMTP sidekick that corrals your emails into a neat web corral where you can admire your handiwork. Fancy sending them out into the wild? MailHog's got a button for that, releasing them to their SMTP destiny. Peek at your emails online or snatch them up with the JSON API. It's got all the tricks: SMTP AUTH, PIPELINING, and real-time updates that'll make your tail wag. And for those who like a bit of mischief, there's a Chaos Monkey ready to throw a wrench in the works, because who doesn't love a good email escapade? Keep your emails under lock and key with HTTP basic authentication, all while enjoying the breezy life with MailHog's no-installation, grab-and-go vibe. Host it on RepoCloud, and you'll be howling at the moon with joy at the lower costs and the sheer convenience. It's open-source email testing with a playful bite!
Benefits
- Efficient Email Testing
- MailHog is a powerful tool for developers, allowing you to easily test your outgoing SMTP server. It provides a simple way to view your outgoing emails in a web-based user interface, ensuring that your email system is working as expected.
- Flexible Email Release
- With MailHog, you have the option to release your emails to real SMTP servers for delivery. This gives you the flexibility to test your emails in a controlled environment before sending them out to actual recipients.
- Multi-Platform Compatibility
- Built with Go, MailHog runs without installation on multiple platforms. This makes it a versatile tool that can be used in a variety of development environments.
Features
- Web UI for Email Viewing
- MailHog provides a web interface where you can view your messages in plain text, HTML, or source form. This makes it easy to inspect your outgoing emails and ensure they are formatted correctly.
- JSON API for Message Retrieval
- MailHog includes a JSON API that allows you to list, retrieve, and delete messages. This provides a convenient way to manage your test emails and keep your testing environment clean.
- Real-time Updates
- MailHog supports real-time updates using EventSource. This means you can see changes to your outgoing emails as they happen, helping you to identify and fix issues more quickly.
- Support for SMTP AUTH and PIPELINING
- MailHog implements RFC5321, including support for SMTP AUTH (RFC4954) and PIPELINING (RFC2920). This ensures that your test emails are sent in accordance with established email protocols.
- In-memory Message Storage
- MailHog stores messages in-memory, providing a lightweight and efficient way to manage your test emails. It also supports MongoDB and file-based storage for message persistence.