FlyEnv
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Provides a native local development environment for Windows, macOS, and Linux, managing runtimes, databases, web servers, local sites, HTTPS, AI coding tools, and MCP from a single desktop application.
FlyEnv Overview
What is FlyEnv about?
FlyEnv delivers an all‑in‑one workspace that installs and runs development services directly on the host OS. It replaces traditional stacks such as XAMPP, MAMP, Laragon, and Laravel Herd while extending support beyond PHP to include Node.js, Python, Java, Go, and many infrastructure components.
How to use FlyEnv?
- Install – download the installer for Windows, use Homebrew on macOS (
brew install flyenv), or install the appropriate .deb/.rpm on Linux. - Launch the desktop app – the UI lets you add runtimes, databases, web servers, and auxiliary tools.
- Create a project – define a project folder, select required runtimes, set per‑project version numbers, and configure start/stop commands.
- Enable local domains – assign a
.testdomain, generate TLS certificates, and configure reverse‑proxy rules automatically. - Run – start the project; FlyEnv manages the lifecycle of all services and displays logs and configs.
- AI integration – activate the built‑in MCP server and let supported AI coding CLIs (Claude Code, Copilot CLI, etc.) interact with the local stack.
Key Features of FlyEnv
- Cross‑platform native services – no Docker needed for everyday development.
- Per‑project runtime versioning for PHP, Node.js, Python, Java, Go, .NET, etc.
- One‑click local domains with automatic HTTPS using MkCert.
- Broad service catalog: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, MinIO, ClickHouse, Neo4j, Qdrant, and more.
- Multiple web servers – Nginx, Apache, Caddy, FrankenPHP, Tomcat.
- AI‑ready tooling – manage Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Kimi, GitHub Copilot CLI, Ollama, n8n, Hermes Agent, and expose them via the FlyEnv MCP server.
- Desktop UI for service management, version switching, logs, and configuration editing.
- Open source BSD 3‑Clause license with CI/CD‑built packages.
Use Cases of FlyEnv
- Full‑stack web development – spin up Laravel, Django, or Node.js applications with databases, cache, and HTTPS in minutes.
- Micro‑service prototyping – run RabbitMQ, Redis, Elasticsearch, and custom runtimes side‑by‑side without container orchestration.
- AI‑assisted coding – let Copilot CLI or Claude Code query the local stack via MCP for context‑aware suggestions.
- Cross‑platform team onboarding – a single installer works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, ensuring consistent environments.
- Educational labs – provide students with ready‑to‑use stacks for PHP, Python, Java, Go, etc., without teaching Docker.
FAQ from the FlyEnv
Q: Do I need Docker to use FlyEnv? A: No. FlyEnv runs services natively on the host OS. Docker is only needed if you require container parity.
Q: Can I run multiple versions of the same runtime simultaneously? A: Yes. Versions are scoped per project, and services can be started with isolated ports.
Q: How does HTTPS work for local domains? A: FlyEnv generates self‑signed certificates with MkCert and configures the chosen web server to serve them automatically.
Q: Is the MCP server required for AI tools? A: It is optional but recommended; it enables AI CLIs to query service status, logs, and configuration without manual scripting.
Q: What licensing applies? A: The core application is released under the BSD 3‑Clause License.
FlyEnv's README
FlyEnv
Why FlyEnv?
FlyEnv brings the local development tools you normally manage separately into one native desktop workspace.
- No container setup required for everyday local development — run installed services directly on your operating system.
- One workspace for your stack — runtimes, databases, web servers, queues, search, storage, local sites, and developer tools.
- Per-project runtime versions — switch PHP, Node.js, Python, and other environments by project.
- Local domains and HTTPS — create local sites such as
myapp.testwith certificates and reverse proxies. - AI-ready local development — manage AI coding CLIs and expose selected local environment capabilities through the built-in FlyEnv MCP Server.
- Cross-platform — Windows, macOS, and Linux.
If XAMPP, MAMP, Laragon, or Laravel Herd already make sense to you, FlyEnv solves a similar local-development problem — but across a broader stack.
Coming from XAMPP, MAMP, Laragon, or Laravel Herd?
| If you are familiar with... | FlyEnv may fit when you need... |
|---|---|
| XAMPP / MAMP | More runtimes, databases, web servers, project-level versions, and local development services |
| Laragon | A cross-platform workflow across Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus broader runtime/service coverage and AI/MCP workflows |
| Laravel Herd | A broader environment beyond PHP/Laravel, including Node.js, Python, Java, Go, databases, infrastructure services, and AI/MCP |
| Docker Desktop | Native local services and a desktop workflow when you do not need container parity for the task |
Docker and FlyEnv solve overlapping but different problems. Use Docker when containerized reproducibility or production parity is the goal; use FlyEnv when you want a native local development workspace with less setup overhead.
What Can You Run?
FlyEnv can manage complete local project stacks, not just one runtime.
- Laravel — PHP, MySQL/PostgreSQL, Redis, Node.js, Nginx, HTTPS
- Django / Python web apps — Python, PostgreSQL, Redis, Nginx, HTTPS
- ERPNext — Python, MariaDB, Redis, Nginx
- Gitea — Gitea, MySQL, Nginx, HTTPS
- Local databases and services — PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, ClickHouse, Neo4j, Qdrant, MinIO/RustFS
- AI coding workflows — Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Kimi, GitHub Copilot CLI, and FlyEnv MCP Server
Core Capabilities
Local stack management
- Languages & runtimes: PHP, Node.js, Python, Java, Go, .NET, Flutter, Ruby, Rust, Erlang, Bun, Deno, Zig
- Databases: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, Neo4j, Qdrant
- Web & app servers: Nginx, Apache, Caddy, FrankenPHP, Tomcat
- Cache & messaging: Redis, Memcached, RabbitMQ
- Search & infrastructure: Elasticsearch, Meilisearch, Typesense, ZincSearch, Consul, Etcd, R-Nacos, Temporal
- Object storage: MinIO, RustFS
- AI & automation: FlyEnv MCP Server, Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Kimi, GitHub Copilot CLI, Ollama, n8n, Hermes Agent, CLIProxyAPI
- Other tools: Cloudflare Tunnel, Mailpit, Cron Jobs, Git, MkCert, DNS Server, FTP Server, Static HTTP Server
Project workflows
- Switch runtime versions per project
- Define project start/stop commands and ports
- Create local domains
- Enable HTTPS
- Configure reverse proxies
- Open configs and logs
- Group services and projects into reusable startup workflows
AI coding & MCP
- Manage supported AI coding clients from FlyEnv
- Register the built-in FlyEnv MCP Server
- Let supported AI clients inspect selected services, sites, configs, logs, versions, and lifecycle actions
- Keep AI workflows and local project infrastructure in the same workspace
Installation
Windows
- Installer: FlyEnv-Setup-4.20.2.exe
- Portable: FlyEnv-Portable-4.20.2.exe
macOS
brew install flyenv
Linux
For the latest packages, see GitHub Releases.
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Open Source & Build Transparency
FlyEnv is open source under the BSD 3-Clause License.
Installation packages are built through GitHub Actions.
Free Windows code signing is provided by SignPath.io, with the certificate provided by the SignPath Foundation.
Development & Contribution
git clone git@github.com:xpf0000/FlyEnv.git
cd FlyEnv
yarn install
yarn run dev
See the Development Guide.
Community & Support
- Website: https://flyenv.com
- Demos: https://flyenv.com/demos
- Guide: https://flyenv.com/guide/
- GitHub Discussions: https://github.com/xpf0000/FlyEnv/discussions
- Discord: https://discord.gg/u5SuMGxjPE
- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/908637655411162
- Architecture Analysis: https://deepwiki.com/xpf0000/FlyEnv
License: BSD 3-Clause
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