Local
brew install --cask local
v10.1.1,6939
Create isolated WordPress sites locally with automatic setup and easy testing before deployment.
Why you might care
Designed specifically for WordPress development, Local handles server configuration, database setup, and SSL automatically—no manual LAMP/LEMP setup needed. Free and maintained by Flywheel (now WP Engine), it's the standard tool for WordPress developers who want to avoid environment headaches.
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30-day installs · #691
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90-day · #701
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365-day · #830
Links
- https://localwp.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/l/local.rb
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