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Run FastAPI Locally with FlyEnv
FastAPI applications typically need a Python runtime plus the database and supporting services chosen by the API. FlyEnv helps manage those services around a local FastAPI project.
Local project stack
Services FlyEnv can manage around FastAPI
- Python
- PostgreSQL / MySQL
- Redis
- Nginx / Caddy
About FastAPI
FastAPI is a Python framework for building APIs with modern type hints.
Project resources
For installation commands, supported versions, and project-specific configuration, refer to the official FastAPI documentation.
Typical local stack
The exact services depend on the project, its release, and its local configuration. This is a common local setup, not a fixed requirement.
- Python
- PostgreSQL / MySQL
- Redis
- Nginx / Caddy
| Component | Typical role |
|---|---|
| Python | Runs the API application. |
| PostgreSQL / MySQL | Stores API data when configured. |
| Redis | May support caching, queues, or rate limiting. |
| Nginx / Caddy | May proxy a local API domain. |
How FlyEnv helps
Manage Python versions
Match the runtime version to the project requirements.
Run API data services
Start the database selected by the application.
Add Redis by configuration
Keep Redis available for services that use it.
Serve local endpoints
Use a local domain and HTTPS for browser or client integration.
Set up the local environment
Project installation stays with the upstream documentation. FlyEnv manages the runtimes, databases, web servers, and supporting services around it.
- 1Use the FastAPI documentation for application installation and dependency setup.
- 2Select the Python runtime required by the application.
- 3Start the configured database service.
- 4Start Redis or another supporting service only when the project uses it.
- 5Configure a local domain, reverse proxy, and HTTPS when the API needs them.
- 6Keep the API and supporting services in a Startup Group when helpful.
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Ready to run FastAPI locally?
Use FlyEnv to manage the runtimes, databases, web servers, and services around your local FastAPI environment.