# Envkit

> A modern local development environment with AI assistant control

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/envkit
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/envkit.json
- Website: https://github.com/Env-Kit/envkit-releases
- Category: Local Development
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: no
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-07-16T03:57:35+00:00
- Catalog revision: `995597588`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/Env-Kit/envkit-releases
- Stars: 608
- Forks: 22
- Open issues: 14
- License: unknown
- Last push: 2026-11-02T22:57:05+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-03T14:23:44+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: php, Laravel, WordPress, Web Server, Local Development, Herd Alternative, Laragon Alternative
Tech stacks: javascript, Nginx, php, PowerShell, Shell

## Features
- Supports multiple web servers and databases including nginx, Apache, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. *(highlighted)*
- Includes a built-in MCP server allowing AI assistants to control the development environment. *(highlighted)*
- Automatically manages trusted HTTPS certificates for local .test domains across projects. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Envkit Releases is a comprehensive local development stack for Windows and macOS. It bundles nginx, PHP, and multiple databases while offering a built-in MCP server for AI control, making it a modern alternative to tools like Laragon and XAMPP.

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