An innovative framework designed for automated integration testing accommodates a variety of messaging protocols and data formats! Within a standard testing scenario, the system being evaluated operates on a designated test setup while connecting with Citrus through different messaging channels. Throughout the testing process, Citrus functions as both a client and a consumer, facilitating the exchange of genuine request and response messages across the network. Each step of the test allows for the validation of the messages exchanged against predetermined control data, which encompasses message headers, attachments, and content in various formats such as XML and JSON. The framework offers a Java fluent API enabling the clear definition of test logic and operates fully autonomously. This repeatable test essentially functions as a conventional JUnit or TestNG test, making it seamlessly integrable into any CI/CD pipeline. Kamelets, which are snippets of Camel-K routes, serve as standardized sources and sinks for events within an event-driven architecture, enhancing the framework's versatility and efficiency. With this setup, developers can ensure robust testing processes that align with modern software development practices.