
LokcalDev
Modern local development environment manager for Mac Windows
What it does
Setting up a local PHP development environment shouldn't require a $100/year license or fighting with Docker containers. LokcalDev gives you everything you need in a single, native desktop app. Manage PHP, Nginx, MariaDB, SSL certificates, and DNS from one clean interface. No terminal gymnastics, no YAML files, no Docker overhead. Just click and code.
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