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MailDev

SMTP server and web interface for viewing and testing emails during local development.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars5.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Email Testing ToolLocal Webmail GuiSmtp Mock ServerNodejs SmtpDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider MailDev?

MailDev is a local SMTP server and web interface written in JavaScript and Node.js by Dan Farrelly. It intercepts outgoing emails from web applications during local development, rendering HTML previews, headers, and attachments in a webmail GUI without sending real emails.

Guided learning

Learn MailDev by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of MailDev

MailDev intercepts development emails to test responsive layouts and confirmation links safely.

Docker Quickstart

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1docker run -p 1080:1080 -p 1025:1025 maildev/maildev

MailDev is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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MailDev FAQs

MailDev is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

MailDev is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

MailDev is listed as an alternative to Mailosaur. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.