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Description:
Web development solution with Apache, Nginx, PHP & MySQL
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 7.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @mampinfo  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: web-development php mysql apache local-server wordpress
Install: brew install --cask mamp
About:
MAMP is a comprehensive local server environment for macOS and Windows, bundling Apache, Nginx, PHP, and MySQL. It provides a turnkey solution for testing and developing web applications locally without configuring system components. The software includes phpMyAdmin for database management and supports multiple PHP versions for compatibility testing.
Key Features:
  • Pre-configured Apache and Nginx web servers
  • Multiple PHP version support (5.x through 8.x)
  • MySQL database server with phpMyAdmin
  • WordPress one-click installer
  • SSL support for local HTTPS development
Use Cases:
  • Local WordPress development and testing
  • PHP application development without system-wide changes
  • Database design and management via phpMyAdmin
  • Testing web applications across different PHP versions
Alternatives:
  • XAMPP – Cross-platform alternative with similar stack, but MAMP is macOS-focused with cleaner UI
  • Laravel Valet – Lighter-weight solution for PHP development, but requires manual dependency management
  • Docker – More flexible container-based approach, but with steeper learning curve and configuration overhead
Version History
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Feb 2, 2026 1:29pm 7.4 0 VERSION_BUMP fe99b578
Jul 29, 2024 8:11am 7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 608de3ec