local@beta ☆
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Description:
WordPress local development tool by Flywheel (beta)
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 9.2.9,6886@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @localwp  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: wordpress local-development web-development php beta flywheel
Install: brew install --cask local@beta
About:
Local Beta is a pre-release version of the popular Local WordPress development environment by Flywheel. It provides a streamlined, one-click setup for WordPress sites, featuring instant site creation and easy access to developer tools. This beta channel offers early access to new features and performance improvements before they reach the stable release.
Key Features:
  • One-click WordPress site setup
  • Integrated database and web server management
  • Shareable live preview links for collaboration
  • Xdebug support for step debugging
  • Beta access to cutting-edge features
Use Cases:
  • Rapid prototyping of WordPress themes and plugins
  • Testing upcoming Local features before public release
  • Isolating development environments for multiple client projects
Alternatives:
  • Local (Stable) – The stable, production-ready version of Local with proven reliability
  • MAMP – Traditional local server stack with manual WordPress installation
  • DevKinsta – Docker-based alternative focused on Kinsta hosting integration
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:25pm 9.2.8,6881 0 VERSION_BUMP 9a6f4ff7
Aug 20, 2025 7:46pm 9.2.7,6874 0 VERSION_BUMP 05fd1d8f
Aug 11, 2025 4:21pm 9.2.6,6871 0 VERSION_BUMP f809f5df
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