xampp-vm ☆

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Description:
Virtual machine with apache distribution containing MySQL, PHP, and Perl

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 8.1.6-0@0 | Tracked Since: Aug 5, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: apache mysql php virtual-machine development web-server

Install: brew install --cask xampp-vm

About:
XAMPP-VM is a pre-configured virtual machine that provides a complete, ready-to-run Apache web server environment. It includes essential components like MySQL, PHP, and Perl, making it ideal for local web development and testing without complex setup. Its primary value is offering a portable, isolated development stack that mirrors production server configurations.

Key Features:

Pre-configured Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Perl stack
Virtual machine-based for environment isolation and portability
Easy local web development and testing setup
Cross-platform compatibility via VM
Includes phpMyAdmin for database management

Use Cases:

Local web application development and testing
Learning PHP, MySQL, and Apache in an isolated environment
Creating portable development or demo environments

Alternatives:

MAMP – Native macOS/Windows application (not VM-based), simpler setup but less isolation
Docker – Container-based, more lightweight and modular, but requires more configuration

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 6:01pm	8.1.6-0	0	VERSION_BUMP	194df13b