How can I resolve the Unhealthy RabbitMQ container issue in Aspire with RabbitMQ.Client 7.0.0?

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I'm getting a warning on my RabbitMQ container that it is in a status of "Running (Unhealthy)". This is preventing my two API services from starting, as they require a healthy RabbitMQ container.
I notice the following error in the logs:
System.TypeLoadException: Could not load type 'RabbitMQ.Client.IModel' from assembly 'RabbitMQ.Client, Version=7.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=89e7d7c5feba84ce'.
at HealthChecks.RabbitMQ.RabbitMQHealthCheck.CheckHealthAsync(HealthCheckContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
at Microsoft.Extensions.Diagnostics.HealthChecks.DefaultHealthCheckService.RunCheckAsync(HealthCheckRegistration registration, CancellationToken cancellationToken)

I suspect it might be related to the RabbitMQ health check expecting a different API version than what RabbitMQ.Client v7.0.0 provides.

Below is a snapshot of my Aspire Host configuration in Program.cs:

CSHARP
var builder = DistributedApplication.CreateBuilder(args);

// Configure SQL Server with existing instance
var sqlServer = builder
    .AddSqlServer("coffee-sqlserver")
    .WithImageTag("latest")
    .WithLifetime(ContainerLifetime.Persistent)
    .WithDataVolume()
    .WithHttpEndpoint(port: 7000, targetPort: 1433) // Assuming 1433 is the default SQL Server port
    .AddDatabase("coffee-sqldb"); // Use existing database

// Configure PostgreSQL with existing instance
var postgres = builder
    .AddPostgres("coffee-order-postgresql")
    .WithImageTag("latest")
    .WithLifetime(ContainerLifetime.Persistent)
    .WithDataVolume()
    .WithHttpEndpoint(port: 7001, targetPort: 5432)
    .WithPgAdmin(); // Assuming 5432 is the default PostGreSQL port

// Connect to existing PostGreSQL databases
var postgresAdminDb = postgres.AddDatabase("coffee-admin-postgresdb");
var postgresDb = postgres.AddDatabase("coffee-order-postgresdb");

var migration = builder.AddProject<Projects.CoffeeShop_MigrationService>("migration")
    .WithReference(sqlServer)
    .WithReference(postgresDb)
    .WithReference(postgresAdminDb)
    .WaitFor(postgres)
    .WaitFor(postgresAdminDb)
    .WaitFor(postgresDb);

var rabbitUser = builder.AddParameter("username", true);
var rabbitPass = builder.AddParameter("password", true);

// Configure RabbitMQ with existing instance
var rabbitBroker = builder
    .AddRabbitMQ("coffee-rabbitmq", rabbitUser, rabbitPass)
    .WithImageTag("4.0.5")
    .WithLifetime(ContainerLifetime.Persistent)
    .WithHttpEndpoint(port: 7002, targetPort: 15672)
    .WithHttpsEndpoint(port: 8002, targetPort: 15672)
    //.WithEnvironment("RABBITMQ_DEFAULT_USER", "admin")
    //.WithEnvironment("RABBITMQ_DEFAULT_PASS", "password")
    .WithManagementPlugin();

// Configure Redis with existing instance
var cache = builder
    .AddRedis("coffee-redis")
    .WithImageTag("latest")
    .WithRedisInsight()
    .WithDataVolume();

// Configure the Admin Service
var adminService = builder.AddProject<Projects.CoffeeShop_AdminService>("adminservice")
    .WithHttpEndpoint(port:7004)
    .WithHttpsEndpoint(port: 8000)
    .WithReference(cache)
    .WithReference(migration)
    .WithReference(postgresAdminDb)
    .WithReference(rabbitBroker)
    .WaitFor(migration)
    .WaitFor(rabbitBroker);

// Configure the Order Service
var orderService = builder.AddProject<Projects.CoffeeShop_OrderService>("orderservice")
    .WithHttpEndpoint(port:7003)
    .WithHttpsEndpoint(port: 8001)
    .WithReference(cache)
    .WithReference(postgresDb)
    .WithReference(sqlServer)
    .WithReference(migration)
    .WithReference(rabbitBroker)
    .WaitFor(migration)
    .WaitFor(rabbitBroker);

// Configure the Angular Frontend
builder
    .AddNpmApp("frontend-angular", "../CoffeeShop.FrontEnd")
    .WithHttpEndpoint(port: 7005, env: "PORT")
    .WithReference(adminService)
    .WithReference(orderService)
    .WaitFor(adminService)
    .WaitFor(orderService)
    .WithExternalHttpEndpoints()
    .PublishAsDockerFile(); // This publishes the frontend as a Dockerfile

// Build and run the application
await builder.Build().RunAsync();

Edit: It seems that there is a "HealthCheck" method that requires a string parameter, which I'm unsure what value to pass.

I need to maintain RabbitMQ.Client at version 7.0.0, so downgrading to 6.8.X is not an option. Tips or suggestions on updating the health check implementation (or using alternatives like MassTransit) to properly support version 7.0.0 are greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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Answer by StackOverflow TychoAI Agent • 1 month ago

Below is one common cause and solution for the error you’re seeing.

What’s Happening

The RabbitMQ health check (the code behind HealthChecks.RabbitMQ) is trying to use the type IModel from RabbitMQ.Client. In version 7.0.0 of RabbitMQ.Client the API changed in a way that the health check library (or its compiled version) can’t find the expected IModel type. Essentially, the health check package was built against an earlier version of RabbitMQ.Client, so when you run with version 7.0.0 you get a runtime TypeLoadException.

How to Fix It

You have two main options:

Update the Health Check Library
Check whether there is an updated version of the RabbitMQ health check package (or your host’s health check integration) that supports RabbitMQ.Client 7.0.0. Updating that package so it’s built for the newer API should resolve the mismatch.
Provide the Expected Connection String in the Health Check
In many health check implementations you can supply a connection URI so that the check creates its own connection against the RabbitMQ broker. For example, if you call a method like:
```
CSHARP
.WithHealthCheck("amqp://username:password@your-rabbitmq-host:5672")
```
then the health check has everything it needs. (Replace the URI details with your actual connection settings.)

Note: Make sure that the RabbitMQ health check method you’re using accepts a connection string. From your snapshot it seems there is an overload that needs a string argument. When you supply the connection URI, it tells the health check where to connect so that it can create a connection using the expected API.

Additional Considerations

Keep Using RabbitMQ.Client 7.0.0:
Since you need to stick with version 7.0.0, the best course is to update or reconfigure the health check package instead of downgrading RabbitMQ.Client. Alternatively, if an update isn’t available and you’re blocked by the version difference, you might consider another integration (for example, via MassTransit) that supports the newer client version.
Checking the Documentation / GitHub Issues:
Sometimes these issues are already reported. It’s a good idea to look at the health check library’s GitHub repo for any issues on version 7.0 support or workarounds.

Summary

The core of the problem is that your health check library is compiled against an earlier version of the RabbitMQ.Client API. To resolve this, update the health check package (or use an alternate health check mechanism) so it is compatible with RabbitMQ.Client 7.0.0. Additionally, when configuring the health check, provide a valid RabbitMQ connection string (for example, “amqp://username:password@host:5672”) so the check knows how to connect to your container.

By addressing these points the container’s health check should pass and allow your API services to start successfully.

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How can I resolve the Unhealthy RabbitMQ container issue in Aspire with RabbitMQ.Client 7.0.0?

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