Jenkins email notifications using Outlook SMTP with OAuth

Project goal: Using a modern and secure method to send Jenkins email notifications via Outlook SMTP with OAuth authentication by adding OAuth support (with client credentials flow) to email-ext.

Skills to study/improve: OAuth authentication, Jenkins plugin development, Email protocols (SMTP)

Details

Background

Jenkins can send email notifications using the email-ext plugin. However, many email providers, including Outlook, are moving away from traditional username/password authentication methods in favor of more secure OAuth-based authentication. This project aims to enhance the email-ext plugin by adding support for OAuth authentication with Outlook SMTP, specifically using the client credentials flow.

Summary

  • Implement OAuth authentication support in the email-ext plugin for Outlook SMTP.

  • Ensure secure storage and handling of OAuth tokens within Jenkins.

  • Provide configuration options in the Jenkins UI for setting up OAuth with Outlook SMTP.

  • Test the implementation thoroughly to ensure reliable email delivery using OAuth authentication.

  • Document the new feature, including setup instructions and usage guidelines.

Skills to Study and Improve

  • OAuth authentication

  • Jenkins plugin development

  • Email protocols (SMTP)

  • Secure token management

Project Size

175 hours.

Project Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Expected Outcomes

  • A modified version of the email-ext plugin that supports OAuth authentication with Outlook SMTP.

  • Comprehensive documentation detailing the setup and configuration process for using OAuth with Outlook SMTP in Jenkins.

  • Test cases and results demonstrating the reliability and security of the new authentication method.

  • Contribution of the new feature to the official email-ext plugin repository, subject to review and approval by the Jenkins community.

  • Engagement with the Jenkins community to gather feedback and iterate on the implementation as needed.

  • Details to be clarified interactively, together with the mentors, during the Contributor Application drafting phase.

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