A plugin for nodemailer that uses express-handlebars view engine to generate emails
Nodemailer-express-handlebars is a dynamic and robust plugin for Nodemailer, specifically designed to integrate the express-handlebars view engine for generating HTML-based emails efficiently. This plugin streamlines the process of creating complex email templates by leveraging the power of Handlebars, a popular templating engine known for its simplicity and flexibility. With nodemailer-express-handlebars, developers can design visually appealing and highly customizable emails, enhancing the overall user experience. The integration of express-handlebars allows for the use of template inheritance and partials, making the management of email templates easier and more maintainable.
To get started with this powerful tool, developers can simply run the "npm install nodemailer-express-handlebars" command in their project directory. This command installs the plugin and all necessary dependencies, setting up the developer for immediate productivity. Once installed, the plugin can be easily configured with Nodemailer to send emails using templates created with Handlebars syntax. This not only simplifies the development process but also significantly reduces the time and effort required to implement complex email functionalities.
The benefits of using nodemailer-express-handlebars extend beyond simplifying email template creation. This plugin supports advanced features like custom helpers and conditional statements within the templates, providing developers with the tools to create highly interactive and personalized email content. By enabling the use of expressive, clean, and reusable code, nodemailer-express-handlebars ensures that email campaigns are not only effective but also scalable. This makes it an ideal choice for applications ranging from small projects to large-scale enterprise systems, where maintaining consistent and engaging communication is crucial.
Core dependencies of this npm package and its dev dependencies.
chai, express-handlebars, mocha, nodemailer
A README file for the nodemailer-express-handlebars code repository. View Code
This plugin works with nodemailer 6.x. And uses the express-handlebars view engine to generate html emails.
npm install nodemailer-express-handlebars
//reference the plugin
const hbs = require('nodemailer-express-handlebars');
//attach the plugin to the nodemailer transporter
transporter.use('compile', hbs(options));
//send mail with options
const mail = {
from: 'from@domain.com',
to: 'to@domain.com',
subject: 'Test',
template: 'email',
context: {
name: 'Name'
}
}
transporter.sendMail(mail);
You can send a multipart html and text email by setting the text_template option on a mail message.
const mail = {
from: 'from@domain.com',
to: 'to@domain.com',
subject: 'Test',
template: 'email',
text_template: 'text',
context: {
name: 'Name'
}
}
The plugin expects the following options:
.handlebars)Set the template and values properties on the mail object before calling sendMail
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