Manage runtimes, databases, web servers, local sites and HTTPS from one desktop app on Windows, macOS and Linux — with AI coding tools and MCP built in.
A modern alternative to XAMPP, MAMP, Laragon and Laravel Herd — built for more than PHP.
Why FlyEnv
Start PHP, MySQL, Redis and Nginx from the same app without building a container stack first.
Open a project once and manage its runtimes, services, local site and AI context from one view.
Switch the PHP, Node.js or Python version for one project without changing every other project.
Create a local site and trusted HTTPS URL without editing the hosts file or running mkcert by hand.
Before / after
Without FlyEnv
With FlyEnv
Real project stacks
These are practical local recipes built from the runtimes, databases, web servers, and HTTPS tools already available in FlyEnv.
PHP application
A repeatable local Laravel setup with the services most teams need during daily development.
Python application
Keep a Python web project, its database, cache, reverse proxy, and local domain in one workspace.
Python business platform
Run ERPNext with its Python runtime, MariaDB, Redis, reverse proxy, and local site in one workspace.
Self-hosted Git service
Keep a private Git service close to your code with a database, reverse proxy, and trusted local HTTPS.
Public stories from developers using FlyEnv across local PHP, Laravel, Linux, and multi-service workflows.
Full-stack local development
A full-stack developer presents FlyEnv as one desktop workspace for runtimes, databases, and local development tools.
Replacing XAMPP and Docker
A developer on a low-RAM computer replaces XAMPP and Docker with FlyEnv for faster PHP switching and a lighter daily workflow.
Managing many local projects
After six months with FlyEnv, a PHP developer shares a practical workflow for several projects, shared services, and runtime cleanup.
Supported technologies
A focused set of runtimes, databases, servers, and AI tools on the homepage. The full catalog stays one click away.
AI coding workspace
Your AI coding client works in the same local environment as your project—not a separate virtual setup. Let Claude Code, Codex and other MCP clients work with the same runtimes, services and local sites already managed by FlyEnv.
Transparent, auditable, and built by developers for developers. Join us on GitHub.
A heartfelt thank you to all our code contributors,
and to the countless community members and sponsors supporting us behind the scenes.
Ready to start?
Download FlyEnv for Windows, macOS, or Linux and keep your next project local.