herd ☆
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Description:
Laravel and PHP development environment manager
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.26.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @laravelherd  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: laravel php development local-environment webdev
Install: brew install --cask herd
About:
Laravel Herd is a native, lightning-fast development environment for macOS that runs PHP and Laravel projects without complex configuration. It includes built-in support for Laravel Sail, Mailhog, and Redis, providing a seamless experience for modern web development. Herd Pro adds advanced features like site sharing and multiple PHP versions.
Key Features:
  • One-click PHP and Laravel setup
  • Built-in Redis, Mailhog, and database support
  • Zero-configuration SSL certificates
  • Multiple PHP version management
  • Laravel Sail compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Rapid local Laravel application development
  • Testing PHP projects with different PHP versions
  • Sharing local sites for team collaboration
Alternatives:
  • Laravel Valet – Valet is lighter weight but requires more manual configuration; Herd provides more batteries-included features
  • Docker – Docker is more flexible but heavier; Herd offers native performance with simpler setup
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 16, 2026 4:31pm 1.26.0 0 VERSION_BUMP b360883c
Jan 19, 2026 4:26pm 1.25.0 0 VERSION_BUMP cf17e8c9
Sep 18, 2025 4:08pm 1.22.3 0 VERSION_BUMP cf22b550
Aug 20, 2025 10:07am 1.22.1 0 VERSION_BUMP d2742e43
Aug 13, 2025 1:25pm 1.22.0 0 VERSION_BUMP a0440d8d
Jul 10, 2024 3:06pm 1.9.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 0d9c5591
Jul 1, 2024 7:31pm 1.8.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 248f520b
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