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Description:
Local WordPress Development Suite by Kinsta
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.13.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @kinsta  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: wordpress development local-environment php docker
Install: brew install --cask devkinsta
About:
DevKinsta is a local WordPress development environment that allows developers to build, test, and deploy WordPress sites with ease. It provides a Docker-based stack with Nginx, MariaDB, and PHP, integrated directly with Kinsta's hosting platform for seamless staging and deployment workflows.
Key Features:
  • One-click local WordPress site creation
  • Docker-based environment (Nginx, MariaDB, PHP)
  • Built-in database management tool
  • Seamless Kinsta hosting integration
  • SSL support for local development
Use Cases:
  • Developing and testing WordPress themes and plugins locally
  • Creating staging environments before deploying to production
  • Debugging WordPress sites with local tools
Alternatives:
  • Local by Flywheel – Similar local WP dev environment with GUI focus
  • MAMP – Manual setup, less WP-specific automation
  • Docker + LAMP stack – DIY approach requiring more configuration
Version History
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Sep 1, 2025 3:47pm 2.13.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 14e4721e