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# systemd-notifier-email Ansible Role
Author: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach (kevin@veen.world)
# Automated Email Alerts for Service Failures
## Description
This Ansible role installs the necessary components for sending email notifications through systemd when any service fails. It configures the `systemd-notifier-email` service and handles the setup of email parameters and templates.
This role installs and configures the necessary components for sending email notifications via systemd when a service fails. It sets up the `systemd-notifier-email` service and configures email parameters and templates using msmtp.
Features include:
## Overview
- Installation and configuration of an email sending service.
- Customizable email templates for service failure notifications.
Optimized for secure and reliable service failure notifications, this role is an integral part of the overall `systemd-notifier` suite. It ensures that, upon failure of a critical service, an email alert is sent automatically to enable prompt troubleshooting.
This role is part of the `systemd-notifier` suite, which provides a comprehensive solution for service failure notifications in a systemd environment.
## Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is to provide a comprehensive solution for automated email notifications in a systemd environment. By integrating with msmtp and customizable templates, it delivers clear and timely alerts about service failures, thereby enhancing system reliability.
## Features
- **Service Installation & Configuration:** Installs msmtp and configures the email sending service.
- **Customizable Templates:** Supports tailoring email templates for service failure notifications.
- **Secure Notifications:** Integrates with systemd to trigger email alerts when services fail.
- **Suite Integration:** Part of the `systemd-notifier` suite, offering a unified approach to service failure notifications.
## Further Information
This role was created as part of a conversation with OpenAI's ChatGPT and can be found [here](https://chat.openai.com/share/96e4ca12-0888-41c0-9cfc-29c0180f0dba).
## Requirements
This role has the following requirements:
- Access to an SMTP server for sending email notifications.
- Availability of the `msmtp` package on the target system.
## Role Variables
The following variables can be customized in the role's `vars/main.yml` file:
- `systemd_notifier_email_folder`: The path to the folder where email-related scripts and configurations will be stored.
## Usage
To use this role, include it as a dependency in your playbook or role that requires email notifications. Ensure that the `systemd-notifier-email` role is correctly referenced and configured.
## Contact Information
For any questions or feedback, please contact the author:
Author: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach
Email: kevin@veen.world

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galaxy_info:
author: "Kevin Veen-Birkenbach"
description: "Installs and configures components for sending email notifications through systemd using msmtp. This role is part of the systemd-notifier suite, providing automated alerts when services fail."
license: "CyMaIS NonCommercial License (CNCL)"
license_url: "https://s.veen.world/cncl"
company: |
Kevin Veen-Birkenbach
Consulting & Coaching Solutions
https://www.veen.world
min_ansible_version: "2.9"
platforms:
- name: Archlinux
versions:
- rolling
galaxy_tags:
- email
- systemd
- notifications
- automation
- msmtp
repository: "https://s.veen.world/cymais"
issue_tracker_url: "https://s.veen.world/cymaisissues"
documentation: "https://s.veen.world/cymais"
dependencies: []