What is MacFullStack

Local PHP stack for Mac: no Docker Desktop by default, Docker when you need isolation.

MacFullStack is a macOS 14+ app for Apple Silicon. It runs a local PHP stack: WordPress, Laravel, Bitrix, and any other site from an archive or git clone.

Native is the default — no Docker Desktop. Docker is there when you want container isolation. Both modes share the same project URLs and HTTPS.

Projects live under ~/MacFullStack/www and open as http://{name}.localhost (optional custom zones and aliases like .test).

Who it is for

  • PHP developers on Mac
  • Studios that want one local stack without manual brew/compose setup
  • Anyone who prefers a GUI on top of the macstack CLI

What’s in the stack

PHP, nginx, MySQL or MariaDB, Redis, mail (Mailpit), phpMyAdmin. Pro adds Postgres, search, MinIO, Next/Django, the Clients cabinet, and other services.

Native and Docker data stores stay separate. Native services may show Install until their component is downloaded.

See also

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