EWSEditor is an open-source tool designed as an API explorer to demonstrate and test the Exchange Web Services (EWS) Managed API. It is primarily used by developers and IT administrators to interact directly with Exchange Server or Exchange Online (Office 365) to troubleshoot, debug, or explore mailbox data, folders, and properties. Key Aspects of EWSEditor:
Primary Function: It acts as a user interface (UI) to demonstrate the functionality of the EWS Managed API, allowing users to send EWS requests and view SOAP traffic.
Troubleshooting: It is highly useful for troubleshooting connectivity, impersonation, and data access issues in Exchange environments. Functionality:
Explore Data: Users can browse mailbox contents, folder structures, and hidden properties.
Modern Auth/OAuth 2.0: It supports OAuth 2.0 (MSAL) for connecting to modern Exchange environments.
Impersonation: It allows testing of ApplicationImpersonation roles, which is critical for migration or application access.
Archive Mailboxes: It can be used to connect to and explore archive mailboxes, not just primary ones.
Support & Licensing: EWSEditor is an open-source sample project and not a supported Microsoft application. Requirements: It typically requires .NET Framework 4.8. How to Use EWSEditor:
Download: Obtain the binary package from the official GitHub repository.
Connect: Open ewseditor.exe, go to File > New Exchange Service, and enter credentials and endpoint details.
Troubleshoot: Use the various menus to view items, modify properties, or test specific EWS calls. If you’re interested, I can:
Explain how to configure OAuth 2.0 for modern Microsoft 365 connections.
Provide a guide on testing impersonation roles with the tool.
Detail how to debug specific EWS errors like 500 internal server errors.
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