msmtp 📧

Description

This Ansible role installs and configures msmtp and msmtp-mta on Arch Linux systems. It provides a lightweight SMTP client that serves as a drop-in replacement for the traditional sendmail command, enabling reliable email delivery via an external SMTP server. For more background on SMTP, see SMTP on Wikipedia.

Overview

Tailored for Arch Linux, this role uses the pacman package manager to install msmtp and msmtp-mta. It then deploys a pre-configured msmtprc file via a Jinja2 template that defines settings for authentication, TLS, and the target SMTP server. This role is ideal for environments where automated email notifications or direct email sending are required.

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to automate the setup of a lightweight SMTP client that acts as a sendmail replacement. By configuring msmtp, the role facilitates direct email sending using your SMTP server credentials, making it a simple yet effective solution for system notifications and other email-based communications.

Features

Installs msmtp and msmtp-mta: Uses pacman to install the required packages.
Customizable SMTP Configuration: Deploys a customizable msmtprc configuration file with parameters for TLS, authentication, and server details.
Drop-in sendmail Replacement: Configures msmtp to serve as the default sendmail command.
Idempotent Setup: Ensures the tasks run only once with internal flagging.
Integration Ready: Easily integrates with other system roles within the CyMaIS environment for automated notifications.

Credits 📝

Developed and maintained by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach.
Learn more at www.veen.world

Part of the CyMaIS Project
License: CyMaIS NonCommercial License (CNCL)

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