Basic Email
The simplest way to send an email:
The examples on this page use the TypeScript SDK. A Python SDK is on the way—check back soon for updates.
Multiple Recipients
Send to multiple recipients using arrays:
With Attachments
Include file attachments in your emails:
const response = await client.emails.send({
from: '[email protected]',
to: '[email protected]',
subject: 'Invoice #1234',
html: '<p>Please find your invoice attached.</p>',
attachments: [
{
filename: 'invoice.pdf',
content: fileBuffer, // Buffer or base64 string
contentType: 'application/pdf'
}
]
});
Plain Text Alternative
Provide both HTML and plain text versions:
const response = await client.emails.send({
from: '[email protected]',
to: '[email protected]',
subject: 'Welcome',
html: '<h1>Welcome!</h1><p>Thanks for signing up.</p>',
text: 'Welcome! Thanks for signing up.'
});
If you only provide HTML, Transmit automatically generates a plain text version.
Add custom email headers:
const response = await client.emails.send({
from: '[email protected]',
to: '[email protected]',
subject: 'Welcome',
html: '<p>Welcome!</p>',
headers: {
'X-Campaign-ID': 'campaign-123',
'X-Priority': 'high'
}
});
Reply-To Address
Set a custom reply-to address:
Tracking
Enable tracking for opens and clicks:
const response = await client.emails.send({
from: '[email protected]',
to: '[email protected]',
subject: 'Product Update',
html: '<p>Check out our <a href="https://example.com/new">new features</a>!</p>',
tracking: {
opens: true,
clicks: true
}
});
Scheduled Sending
Schedule an email to be sent later:
const response = await client.emails.send({
from: '[email protected]',
to: '[email protected]',
subject: 'Scheduled Newsletter',
html: '<p>This newsletter was scheduled in advance.</p>',
scheduledAt: '2025-01-15T09:00:00Z' // ISO 8601 format
});
Tag emails for better organization and filtering:
const response = await client.emails.send({
from: '[email protected]',
to: '[email protected]',
subject: 'Welcome',
html: '<p>Welcome aboard!</p>',
tags: ['onboarding', 'welcome-series', 'day-1']
});
Error Handling
Always handle errors gracefully:
try {
const response = await client.emails.send({
from: '[email protected]',
to: '[email protected]',
subject: 'Hello',
html: '<p>Hello World</p>'
});
console.log('Email sent:', response.id);
} catch (error) {
if (error.code === 'invalid_email') {
console.error('Invalid email address');
} else if (error.code === 'rate_limit_exceeded') {
console.error('Rate limit exceeded');
} else {
console.error('Error sending email:', error.message);
}
}
Best Practices
Verify Your Domain
Always verify your sending domain to improve deliverability
Use Templates
Create reusable templates for consistent branding
Implement Webhooks
Track delivery status with webhook events
Monitor Metrics
Check analytics to optimize your email campaigns
Next Steps