DevNexus

90+

Commands

17

MCP Tools

8

AI Clients

3

Supported Platforms

Features

Everything You Need for Local PHP Development

A complete development environment manager with everything from PHP version management to database tools.

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PHP Version Manager

Download, install, and switch between PHP 8.0 through 8.4. Enable/disable extensions with one click. Automatic php.ini generation.

PHP 8.0 — 8.4

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MySQL Database Manager

One-click MySQL setup with automatic config generation. phpMyAdmin and Adminer integration for database management. Export/restore tools.

MySQL 8+

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Caddy Web Server

Automatic Caddyfile generation with PHP-FPM FastCGI support. Per-site virtual hosts with *.test domains. Auto TLS and live config reload.

Auto HTTPS

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Built-in MCP Server

17 AI tools via MCP protocol with Bearer token auth. Auto-setup for Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Zed, and more.

AI Ready

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Per-Site PHP Isolation

Each project gets its own PHP-FPM pool. Switch PHP versions per project with zero conflicts across sites.

Zero Conflicts

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Xdebug On-Demand

Xdebug activates only when needed — zero overhead in normal mode, full debugging when triggered via cookie or header.

Trigger Mode

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Job Scheduler

Built-in cron manager with minute to monthly intervals. Schedule artisan commands, scripts, and automated backups.

Scheduled Tasks

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Node.js Dev Servers

Auto-detect Next.js, Vue, Vite projects. Start dev servers with Caddy reverse proxy and hot-reload on *.test domains.

Hot Reload

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Self-Healing Diagnostics

Auto-detect port conflicts, stale PIDs, and corrupt configs. One-click fix for any service issue with full diagnostics.

Auto Fix

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Real-Time Log Viewer

Monitor all services in real-time with color-coded log output. Auto-refresh, manual refresh, and log file download.

Live Monitoring

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Smart Project Manager

Auto-discover Laravel, CakePHP, WordPress and more. Quick actions: open in browser, editor, git, artisan, composer, and database backup.

Auto-Discovery

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Binary Download Manager

Download and manage PHP, MySQL, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Caddy, Redis, Mailpit, and Composer binaries from within the app.

One-Click Install

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Beautiful Theme System

Built-in themes with Flat UI and Neon Terminal. Import/export custom themes. Full dark/light mode with design tokens.

Customizable

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System Integration

Automatic PATH injection, /etc/hosts management, SSL trust installation, system tray controls, and filesystem watcher for auto-reload.

Seamless

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Auto Updater

Built-in update checker with GitHub Releases integration. One-click updates keep your tools current.

Seamless

Screenshots

See DevNexus in Action

A clean, modern interface for managing your entire development stack.

Dashboard — system overview and service health

Services — manage PHP, MySQL, Caddy, and more

Sites — project discovery and management

Binaries — download and install tools

Database — phpMyAdmin and Adminer integration

Logs — real-time service monitoring

Cross-Platform

Cross-Platform Support

Available on all major operating systems with native performance.

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Linux

Deb, AppImage, RPM

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macOS

Intel & Apple Silicon

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Windows

MSI Installer

How It Works

Get started in three simple steps with DevNexus.

1

Download & Install

Download DevNexus for your platform. Run the installer and launch the app.

2

Download Services

From the Binaries page, download PHP, MySQL, Caddy, and any other services you need.

3

Start Building

Start your services, create or import projects, and begin developing with everything pre-configured.

Why DevNexus

Why DevNexus?

See how DevNexus compares to other local development solutions.

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All-in-one

✓ PHP Version Manager
✓ MySQL Manager
✓ Built-in Web Server (Caddy)
✓ Redis Support
✓ Mailpit Integration
✓ Cross-Platform
✓ Modern GUI
✓ Project Auto-Discovery
✓ Theme System
✓ Free & Open Source

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XAMPP

Traditional stack

~ PHP Version Manager
✓ MySQL Manager
✓ Built-in Web Server (Apache)
✗ Redis Support
✗ Mailpit Integration
✓ Cross-Platform
✗ Modern GUI
✗ Project Auto-Discovery
✗ Theme System
✓ Free & Open Source

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Laravel Valet

macOS-only

✓ PHP Version Manager
✗ MySQL Manager
✓ Built-in Web Server (Caddy)
✗ Redis Support
✗ Mailpit Integration
✗ Cross-Platform
✗ Modern GUI
✓ Project Auto-Discovery
✗ Theme System
✓ Free & Open Source

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Laragon

Windows-only

✓ PHP Version Manager
✓ MySQL Manager
✓ Built-in Web Server (Apache/Nginx)
✓ Redis Support
✗ Mailpit Integration
✗ Cross-Platform
✓ Modern GUI
✓ Project Auto-Discovery
~ Theme System
✓ Free & Open Source

GitHub

Open Source

DevNexus is free and open source. Contributions are welcome!

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Stars

5+

Releases

OSS

Contributors

Star on GitHub

Stack

Built With Modern Technology

DevNexus combines cutting-edge technologies for a native, performant experience.

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Tauri v2

Desktop Runtime

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React 19

Frontend Framework

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Rust

Backend Engine

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Tailwind CSS

Styling

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TypeScript

Type Safety

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Vite

Build Tool

Community

Join the Community

Connect with other developers, contribute, and help shape the future of local PHP development.

Get Involved

Download

Download DevNexus

Available for all major platforms. Download the version for your operating system.

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Linux

.deb · .AppImage · .rpm

x86_64 / aarch64

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macOS

.dmg

Intel & Apple Silicon

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Windows

.msi

x86_64

View Downloads

Browse all formats (DEB, AppImage, RPM, DMG, MSI) →

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Concise answers to the most common questions about DevNexus.

What is DevNexus?

DevNexus is a free, open-source desktop application that manages your entire local PHP/Laravel development stack — PHP, MySQL, Caddy, Redis, Mailpit and more — through a single interface.

Is DevNexus free?

Yes, DevNexus is completely free and open source under the MIT license. Star it on GitHub to support the project.

Which operating systems are supported?

DevNexus supports Linux (deb, AppImage, RPM), macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon), and Windows (MSI). See all downloads.

Do I need to install PHP separately?

No. DevNexus downloads and manages PHP binaries for you — PHP 8.0 through 8.4 — and you can switch between versions with one click. Learn about PHP version management.

Can I use DevNexus with existing projects?

Absolutely. DevNexus auto-discovers projects in your ~/www directory and supports Laravel, CakePHP, WordPress, Slim, and more.

Documentation

Start Here — Tutorials & Guides

Quick-start steps, guides, and answers to help you get the most out of DevNexus.

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Ready to Supercharge Your Development Workflow?

Download DevNexus today and experience the future of local PHP development.

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DevNexus — Local PHP/Laravel Development Environment

Everything You Need for Local PHP Development

PHP Version Manager

MySQL Database Manager

Caddy Web Server

Built-in MCP Server

Per-Site PHP Isolation

Xdebug On-Demand

Job Scheduler

Node.js Dev Servers

Self-Healing Diagnostics

Real-Time Log Viewer

Smart Project Manager

Binary Download Manager

Beautiful Theme System

System Integration

Auto Updater

See DevNexus in Action

Cross-Platform Support

Linux

macOS

Windows

How It Works

Download & Install

Download Services

Start Building

Why DevNexus?

DevNexus

XAMPP

Laravel Valet

Laragon

Open Source

Built With Modern Technology

Tauri v2

React 19

Rust

Tailwind CSS

TypeScript

Vite

Join the Community

Download DevNexus

Linux

macOS

Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Start Here — Tutorials & Guides

Getting Started

Installation Guide

PHP Version Management

MySQL & Databases

Caddy & Auto HTTPS

Full Documentation

Ready to Supercharge Your Development Workflow?