LocalForge
The local dev environment you've been waiting for
One-click setup for PHP, MySQL, Node.js, Python, and more. Isolated project environments, built-in SSL, and a beautiful database UI. 10x faster startup than XAMPP. Built for developers who value their time.
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Why Choose LocalForge
10x Faster
Start your dev environment in under 2 seconds. No more waiting for XAMPP to load.
Isolated Projects
Each project runs in its own environment. No PHP version conflicts ever again.
Built-in SSL
Auto-generated SSL certificates for all projects. Test HTTPS locally without setup.
Database UI
Beautiful built-in database manager. No need for phpMyAdmin or external tools.
Choose Your Edition
Both editions include PHP + MySQL - Pro unlocks additional runtimes
LocalForge
- PHP 8.x support
- MySQL 8 database
- Apache web server
- Basic database UI
- Node.js / Python
- Isolated environments
- Redis / MongoDB
LocalForge
- All Free features plus:
- Node.js 18/20 support
- Python 3.10/3.12 support
- Isolated project environments
- Redis & MongoDB
- Auto SSL certificates
- Advanced database UI
- Priority support
LocalForge Features
Everything you need for local web development
Web Servers
- Apache 2.4 with mod_rewrite
- Nginx (alternative)
- Custom domain support
- Auto SSL certificates
Languages
- PHP 7.4, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3
- Node.js 18 LTS, 20 LTS
- Python 3.10, 3.11, 3.12
- Per-project version switching
Databases
- MySQL 8 & MariaDB 10
- PostgreSQL 15
- MongoDB 6
- Redis 7
Tools
- Visual database manager
- Composer & npm included
- Mail catcher (Mailhog)
- Terminal access
System Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
LocalForge starts 10x faster, supports isolated project environments (different PHP versions per project), includes a modern database UI, and supports Node.js/Python in addition to PHP. It's designed for modern development workflows.
Yes! Pro includes isolated project environments. Each project can run its own PHP version (7.4, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, or 8.3) independently. No more version conflicts.
Absolutely. LocalForge works with Laravel, WordPress, Drupal, Symfony, and any other PHP framework. It includes Composer out of the box and supports custom virtual hosts.
Yes! LocalForge automatically configures custom domains for each project. Just point your project to myproject.test and it works, complete with auto-generated SSL.
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The fastest way to set up your local dev environment