AHEM - an Ad-Hoc EMail server

AHEM: Lightweight Ad-Hoc Email Server

An open-source solution for setting up a temporary, disposable email server for testing and development needs

What is AHEM - an Ad-Hoc EMail server?

AHEM (Ad-Hoc EMail) is an open-source, lightweight email server that can be easily set up on a local machine to function as a disposable, temporary email server. It is designed mainly for testing and development purposes rather than production use.

Some key features of AHEM include:

• Quick and simple installation - AHEM can be set up in just a few commands using npm or Docker.
• Support for POP3, IMAP and SMTP protocols - Allows testing email client applications.
• Disposable and ephemeral - The server and all associated emails can be deleted when no longer needed.
• Standalone operation - Does not require integrating with any external mail services.
• Extensive configuration options - For options like specifying ports, mailboxes, virtual domains etc.

As AHEM runs on the local machine, it avoids the need to rely on any third-party email testing services. The transient nature also means there is no persistence of potentially sensitive test emails on remote servers. Overall, it fills an useful niche for developers and testers who need a customizable on-premise mail server.

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