MailHog Description

MailHog is a streamlined email testing tool designed for developers, taking inspiration from MailCatcher to simplify installation. By configuring your application to use MailHog for SMTP delivery, you can effortlessly view messages through its web interface or retrieve them via the JSON API. Additionally, it allows for the optional release of messages to real SMTP servers. You can explore the MailHog libraries to find various client libraries available for integration. The tool features an ESMTP server that adheres to RFC5321 standards and supports SMTP AUTH (RFC4954) alongside PIPELINING (RFC2920). Users can access a web interface to examine messages in different formats, including plain text, HTML, or raw source, while also supporting RFC2047 encoded headers. Real-time updates are facilitated through EventSource, enabling immediate visibility of new messages. Furthermore, MailHog includes a Chaos Monkey feature for testing failure scenarios, ensuring robustness in applications. For detailed message management, an HTTP API is provided to list, retrieve, and delete messages, with comprehensive documentation available for both APIv1 and APIv2. Security is enhanced with HTTP basic authentication for the MailHog UI and API, and it also supports multipart MIME, allowing users to download individual MIME parts. The system utilizes in-memory message storage, along with options for MongoDB and file-based storage to ensure message persistence, making it a versatile choice for developers. Overall, MailHog is a comprehensive solution that streamlines the email testing process while offering a range of features for effective message management.

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github.com/mailhog/MailHog

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MailHog Features and Options

Email Testing Tool

A/B Testing
Accessibility Testing
DMARC Analytics
Deliverability Rates
HTML Validation
IP Blacklist Checking
Improvement Recommendations
Pre-Send Email Testing
Preview Across Browsers & Devices
Reporting / Analytics
Sender Reputation Scoring
Spam Testing

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