LaraStack 3.0 combines runtime installation, service management, Laravel and WordPress automation, configuration, logs, files and developer utilities in one Windows-first desktop application.
The features managed from your existing admin panel are still dynamic and remain part of the public feature catalog.
Launch PHP and MySQL simultaneously with a single "Start All" button.
Core FeatureShips with PHP 8.2 including JIT compilation and all modern features.
LatestFull MySQL 8.0 server with phpMyAdmin pre-installed.
BundledDownloads and configures all components automatically.
SmartSet your web root to any folder. Multiple projects managed easily.
Core FeatureReal-time console output for PHP, MySQL, and HTTP requests.
Developer ToolNo telemetry, no internet required after setup.
Privacy FirstStarts in seconds. Uses only ~85 MB RAM.
PerformanceRuns natively on Windows 10 and 11 (x64).
WindowsThe runtime layer LaraStack manages for local PHP development.
One-click installer plus PHP version management for supported runtimes.
Local MySQL service with runtime status and active port visibility.
Database management available directly from the local development environment.
Download and prepare components separately or install the complete core stack.
Create and manage projects without manually handling PHP, Composer, MySQL, database creation, ports or environment synchronization.
Choose a name and parent folder. LaraStack creates the Laravel app and registers it as a managed project.
Generate the application key, configure MySQL, create the project database and run migrations automatically.
Laravel servers begin at port 8000 and move to another available port when needed. .env values stay synchronized.
Reuse LaraStack-managed Composer, a PATH installation or install a managed fallback only when required.
Start, stop, open in browser, open the project folder or launch CMD directly in the project directory.
Managed Laravel environments are refreshed on start so stale application and database ports do not linger.
WordPress site management is separated from the generic component installer so the workflow stays focused.
Check environment readiness and create a local WordPress site from its own workspace.
Start, stop, open the website and open WordPress Admin without leaving LaraStack.
View credentials, database/location information, reinstall the site or delete it when needed.
Daily utilities are built into the desktop workspace.
Edit common PHP limits with quick settings or work directly in the raw configuration.
Navigate php.ini matches with Ctrl+F, Enter/F3, Shift+F3 and a visible current-match counter.
Launch a terminal that is ready to use the LaraStack PHP environment.
View runtime and application activity from the integrated logs workspace.
Browse development files without leaving the application.
Open database tooling quickly from the local dashboard and database workspace.
Manage supported PHP/runtime versions as your local projects evolve.
Inspect runtime and system information from the built-in monitor page.
LaraStack 3.0 was redesigned with interaction performance as a priority.
Install LaraStack 3.0 and keep your local PHP workflow in one place.
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