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Mailu - Email Client

The Mailu component allows you to send and read emails (inbox and spam) without a default server. It provides a flexible way to integrate email functionality into your applications, enabling both sending and receiving capabilities through custom SMTP and IMAP configurations.

Mailu Component

Mailu email client interface

Component Inputs

  • SMTP Server: Address of the SMTP server for sending emails

    Required for establishing connection to send emails

  • SMTP Port: Port number for the SMTP server

    Common ports include 25, 465, 587

  • IMAP Server: Address of the IMAP server for reading emails

    Required for establishing connection to receive emails

  • IMAP Port: Port number for the IMAP server

    Common ports include 143, 993

  • Sender email address: Email address used as the sender

    The "From" address for outgoing emails

  • Mailbox password: Authentication credentials for the email account

    Required for authentication with mail servers

  • Recipient email address: Email address to send messages to

    The "To" address for outgoing emails

  • Email Subject: Subject line for the email

    Brief description of email content

  • Message body: Content of the email to be sent

    The main message text

Component Outputs

  • Complete result: Status and details of the email operation

Use Cases

  • Custom Email Clients: Build applications with embedded email functionality
  • Email Automation: Automated sending and receiving of emails within workflows
  • Email Processing: Process and analyze incoming emails
  • Notifications: Send email notifications from your applications
  • Email Marketing: Send marketing campaigns or newsletters
  • Email Testing: Test email delivery and inbox placement

Best Practices

  • Use secure connections (SSL/TLS) for email transmissions
  • Store email credentials securely using environment variables
  • Implement proper error handling for email server connections
  • Follow email sending best practices to avoid spam filters
  • Include proper headers and authentication in your emails
  • Implement rate limiting to prevent email server blacklisting
  • Add proper validation for email addresses
  • Consider implementing email templates for consistent messaging
  • Add support for attachments when needed