CMS & Websites solution

Run Ghost Locally with FlyEnv

Ghost publishing sites typically use Node.js and may use MySQL with a web server or reverse proxy. FlyEnv manages the local runtime and supporting services around a Ghost project.

Download FlyEnv Official documentation

Local project stack

Services FlyEnv can manage around Ghost

Node.js
MySQL
Nginx / Caddy

About Ghost

Ghost is an open-source publishing platform for creators and teams.

Project resources

For installation commands, supported versions, and project-specific configuration, refer to the official Ghost 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.

Node.js
MySQL
Nginx / Caddy

Component	Typical role
Node.js	Runs Ghost and its local tooling.
MySQL	May store site data depending on the chosen configuration.
Nginx / Caddy	May proxy a local publishing domain.

How FlyEnv helps

Manage Node.js versions
Match the local runtime to the Ghost release.
Run MySQL when configured
Keep database-backed deployments local and isolated.
Use a local publishing URL
Configure a domain and HTTPS for theme or integration testing.
Keep site services grouped
Start the Ghost site and selected services together.

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 official Ghost documentation for installation and version requirements.
2Select the Node.js runtime supported by the Ghost version.
3Start MySQL only when the selected Ghost configuration needs it.
4Configure a local domain and reverse proxy when the site workflow uses one.
5Enable local HTTPS when browser integrations need a secure origin.
6Group the runtime and supporting services for convenient local starts.