mailpit-integration

Integrate Mailpit into .NET Aspire applications to capture and inspect outgoing emails.

Updated Dec 4, 2022

Search Tags:#integration testing #smtp #.net #aspire #mailpit #email testing

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npx skills add https://github.com/devingoble/CloudOStat --skill mailpit-integration-devingoble

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Skill: mailpit-integration
Source: https://github.com/devingoble/CloudOStat/tree/main/.github/skills/aspire-mailpit-integration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/devingoble/CloudOStat --skill mailpit-integration-devingoble

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows developers to test email sending functionality locally within a .NET Aspire application without sending actual emails to recipients, streamlining the development and integration testing process.

Core Features & Use Cases

Local Email Capture: Intercepts all outgoing emails sent via SMTP.
Email Inspection: Provides a web UI to view captured emails, including HTML rendering, source, and headers.
Integration Testing: Enables automated verification of email content and delivery in test scenarios.
Use Case: When developing a user registration feature, use this Skill to ensure the welcome email is generated correctly and contains the expected content, all without spamming your test email accounts.

Quick Start

Configure your .NET Aspire application to use Mailpit for local email testing.

Frequently Asked Questions about mailpit-integration

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How do I test email sending locally in a .NET Aspire application?▼

Test email sending locally in .NET Aspire by integrating Mailpit to intercept SMTP traffic. This captures outgoing emails for inspection via a local web UI without spamming actual recipients.

Can I use Mailpit for automated integration testing of email content?▼

Yes, Mailpit supports automated integration testing by providing programmatic API access to captured messages. This allows you to verify email content and delivery within automated test scenarios.

Does this integration support viewing HTML rendering and source for captured SMTP emails?▼

Yes, the Mailpit integration provides a web UI that supports viewing captured SMTP emails, including HTML rendering, source code, and headers for local inspection.

What is the best way to prevent spamming test email accounts during development?▼

The best way to prevent spamming test accounts during development is to use Mailpit as a local email testing service. It intercepts outgoing SMTP emails for local inspection instead of actual delivery.

Do I need to configure custom SMTP settings to use Mailpit with .NET Aspire?▼

Yes, you need to configure SMTP settings within your .NET Aspire application to route outgoing emails to Mailpit. This ensures all test emails are captured locally for inspection and integration testing.