Container development.
Simplified.

Damp is a Docker-based local development environment. Zero system dependencies, automatic SSL, and seamless devcontainer integration.

Getting StartedDownload

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Local services

Run local databases and dev tools instantly.

Redis Cache
Fast in-memory cache for development.
SQLite Database
Local SQL database for dev and testing.

Installed Services

2

Running Services

2

Sites Status

Local sites overview

4Created
0Running

Your Local Services

Quickly view and manage installed services.

MySQL Database
MySQL database server for local development
Running
Mail Testing
Email testing server for local development
Running

Docker Engine Status

Connection Status

Docker daemon connectivity

Connected

Engine Version

Docker runtime version

v28.3.2

Quick Actions

laravel.local

Let’s get started

Laravel has an incredibly rich ecosystem. We suggest starting with the following.

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Manage Services

View, install, and control services for your local development environment.

Modern development.
Simplified workflow.

Container Architecture

Zero System Impact

Nothing installs globally. Each project runs in isolated Docker containers, keeping your system clean and conflict-free.

Isolated Environments

PHP, MySQL, Redis in containers

No Conflicts

Multiple projects, no interference

Interface

Visual Management

Beautiful desktop interface that eliminates complex command-line operations. Manage your entire development stack with clicks, not commands.

🚀 Start Project
⚙️ Configure Services
📊 View Logs

Development

DevContainer Ready

Full VS Code DevContainer integration with all development tools (PHP, Node.js, Composer) running inside containers.

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.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
{
  "name": "DAMP PHP",
  "image": "damp-php:8.3",
  "features": {
    "composer": "latest"
  }
}

Quick Start

Instant Setup

From zero to coding in minutes. No more hours wrestling with version conflicts, dependencies, and broken setups.

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⚡ Ready in 3 min

Highlights

Automatic SSL

Built-in SSL certificates for all projects. Develop with HTTPS locally without manual certificate setup.

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Xdebug Ready

Xdebug works out of the box with VS Code integration. Debug your PHP code instantly.

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One-Click Laravel

Install Laravel projects instantly with pre-configured environments. Start building immediately.

Tinker REPL

Interactive PHP shell for testing code, exploring models, and debugging Laravel applications in real-time.

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Ngrok Tunneling

Share your local development with clients or test webhooks instantly with built-in ngrok integration.

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Rich Services Library

MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Meilisearch, MinIO, Mailpit, and more—all one-click installs.

Custom Domains

Use custom local domains for each project. Professional URLs like myapp.local instead of localhost:8000.

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Claude Code CLI

Seamlessly integrate with Claude Code CLI for AI-powered development workflows and code assistance.

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Optimized Performance

Docker volumes ensure blazing-fast file operations across all platforms.

vs. Alternatives

See how Damp compares to other PHP development solutions

vs. Laravel Herd

True containerization vs binary installation
Docker learning vs vendor lock-in
Production-ready workflow

vs. DDEV/Lando

Visual interface vs complex CLI
Beginner-friendly vs expert-oriented
Desktop app vs terminal commands

vs. XAMPP/MAMP

Isolated environments vs system pollution
Version freedom vs conflicts
Modern workflow vs legacy tools

Ready to Modernize PHP Development?

Download DAMP and leave LAMP headaches behind

  • Install Docker DesktopOne-time setup
  • Download DAMPLightweight desktop app
  • Create ProjectPoint and click interface
  • Start CodingVS Code integration ready
  • DownloadRead docs