smtp4dev
Fake SMTP server for development email testing
smtp4dev is a dummy SMTP server that catches messages sent by applications and shows them in a web interface. It lets developers test email functionality without sending real mail.
Key features
- Catches outgoing email
- Web inbox viewer
- IMAP access
- API for automation
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Easy local testing
- Cross-platform
Trade-offs
- Not for real delivery
- Development use only
smtp4dev replaces
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