What is DAMP?
A modern Docker-based development environment for PHP with a visual interface
DAMP is a Windows desktop application that provides Docker containerization for PHP development with a visual interface. DAMP creates, manages, and configures PHP applications using Docker containers.
Key Features
Docker-Powered
Containerization for development environments
Visual Interface
Manage through a desktop application
Service Management
Install and manage MySQL, Redis, Mailpit, and other services
Multi-Project Support
Run multiple PHP projects simultaneously with isolated environments
Why DAMP?
Desktop + Application + MySQL + PHP = DAMP
A Docker-based development stack for PHP.
What DAMP Provides
DAMP includes:
- Visual Interface - Desktop application for managing containers
- Docker Integration - Full Docker capabilities
- Containerized Environments - Isolated development environments
DAMP uses Docker containers for isolated, reproducible development environments.
Getting Started
Setting up your first PHP project with DAMP:
- Install Docker Desktop (if not already installed)
- Download DAMP from the releases page
- Create your first project with the project creation dialog
- Start coding in VS Code DevContainer
Check out the Quick Start Guide to create your first project.