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Description:
WordPress local development tool by Flywheel
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 9.2.9,6887@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @localwp  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: wordpress local-development web-development php dev-tools
Install: brew install --cask local
About:
Local is a powerful local WordPress development environment that creates a complete, isolated development environment in seconds. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing sites, with features like one-click site creation, SSL support, and instant site sharing. The tool is designed to streamline the workflow for WordPress developers, designers, and agencies.
Key Features:
  • One-click WordPress site setup and management
  • NGINX, Apache, or LiteSpeed server options
  • Built-in SSL support with Let's Encrypt
  • Instant site sharing for collaborative review
  • Database access via Adminer or TablePlus
Use Cases:
  • Developing and testing WordPress themes and plugins locally
  • Creating staging environments for live WordPress sites
  • Collaborating with clients on site revisions before deployment
Alternatives:
  • DevKinsta – Kinsta's official local dev tool, tightly integrated with their hosting platform
  • MAMP – General-purpose local server stack with manual WordPress setup required
  • Docker – More flexible but requires manual configuration and technical expertise
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:25pm 9.2.8,6882 0 VERSION_BUMP aae52911
Aug 20, 2025 10:09pm 9.2.7,6877 0 VERSION_BUMP 438a80f1
Aug 13, 2025 12:28am 9.2.6,6872 0 VERSION_BUMP a0dfa850
Jul 11, 2024 12:58am 9.0.5,6706 0 VERSION_BUMP eba80e3d
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