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Description:
WordPress local development tool by Flywheel
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 10.1.1,6939@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
Jun 8, 2026 8:15pm 10.1.1,6939 0 VERSION_BUMP eb6b8519
May 5, 2026 10:23pm 10.1.0,6912 0 VERSION_BUMP 22a2cc37
Mar 16, 2026 4:26pm 10.0.0,6907 0 VERSION_BUMP 924078ea
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
Dec 19, 2023 4:01pm 8.2.0,6554 0 VERSION_BUMP d548db9b
Nov 7, 2023 2:41pm 8.1.0,6514 0 VERSION_BUMP 6c1b0293
Nov 2, 2023 12:01pm 8.0.2,6509 0 VERSION_BUMP fb5b48c4
Oct 19, 2023 3:29pm 8.0.1,6490 0 VERSION_BUMP 8eb35639
Oct 9, 2023 5:51pm 8.0.0,6475 0 VERSION_BUMP bb8276e7
Sep 14, 2023 4:43pm 7.2.1,6433 0 VERSION_BUMP 9ddde660
Jun 10, 2023 3:37pm 7.0.1,6387 0 VERSION_BUMP a76a5911
Mar 17, 2023 9:11am 6.7.0,6347 0 VERSION_BUMP 1f702a04
Feb 3, 2023 11:01pm 6.6.1,6281 0 VERSION_BUMP a2175ca0
Dec 9, 2022 6:14am 6.6.0,6231 0 VERSION_BUMP 5fbd0e8a
Nov 16, 2022 5:33am 6.5.2,6204 0 VERSION_BUMP 55ac70bb
Nov 2, 2022 10:12am 6.5.1,6195 0 VERSION_BUMP 48af24fe
Nov 2, 2022 1:33am 6.5.1,6195 0 VERSION_BUMP 365c52c2
Sep 13, 2022 4:24am 6.4.3,6116 0 VERSION_BUMP c69dbd93
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