What Can You Do With FlyEnv?

• Install runtimes on demand: PHP, Node.js, Python, Java, .NET, Flutter, Go, Rust, Ruby, Bun, Deno, and more.
• Run local services: Nginx, Apache, Caddy, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, Minio/RustFS, and other common development dependencies.
• Manage projects: Switch runtime versions per project, define start/stop commands, expose projects through local domains, reverse proxies, HTTPS, and Cloudflare Tunnel.
• Run AI coding workflows locally: Install and manage Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Kimi, Antigravity CLI, and GitHub Copilot CLI from the same desktop workspace.
• Expose your stack to AI agents: Use the built-in FlyEnv MCP Server to let AI clients inspect services, sites, configs, logs, and selected lifecycle actions.
• Handle daily dev tasks: Edit configs and logs, inspect ports, schedule cron jobs, manage Git, generate certificates, compare diffs, test WebSocket/SSE, and work with JWTs.

Your environment adapts to your project, not the other way around—versions switch automatically as you move between projects:

cd ~/projects/legacy-wordpress
php -v   # PHP 7.4 (auto-loaded)
cd ~/projects/modern-laravel
php -v   # PHP 8.3 (auto-switched)

Is FlyEnv For You?

Choose FlyEnv if you...	It may not be the best fit if you...
Want XAMPP/MAMP/Herd-style convenience across many stacks	Need exact Docker Compose or Kubernetes parity with production
Work with multiple runtime versions across projects	Only use one runtime and are happy with your system package manager
Want databases, queues, search, storage, and AI tools without maintaining containers	Prefer to manage every service manually from the terminal
Build local web, backend, mobile, or full-stack projects on Windows, macOS, or Linux	Need a hosted platform or production deployment system

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🚀 How FlyEnv Fits

Most local dev tools are either too heavy for everyday work (Docker Desktop) or too low-level for full-stack projects (NVM/Homebrew/package managers). FlyEnv sits in the middle: a native desktop manager for the tools and services you actually run while building software.

What changed with FlyEnv 4.16 is that it no longer stops at the runtime and service layer. It now also manages AI coding CLIs and exposes your local environment through MCP, so your agent tools can work with the same projects, services, domains, and configs you already manage in FlyEnv. That is the clearest difference versus traditional local-stack tools such as XAMPP, MAMP, or Herd: FlyEnv is not only a runtime manager, but also a local AI coding workspace.

Capability	FlyEnv	Docker Desktop	XAMPP/MAMP
How services run	Native processes managed from a desktop UI	Containers managed through images and compose files	Native bundled web stack
Scope	Runtimes, databases, web servers, project services, and developer tools	Any containerized service or application	Primarily PHP/web-server/database stacks
Project versions	Built-in project runtime workflows	Defined in container configuration	Usually global or manual
AI coding CLI workflow	Built-in modules for local AI coding clients	Not built in	Not built in
MCP access to local stack	Built-in FlyEnv MCP Server	Manual setup	Not built in
Best suited for	Native local development across many stacks	Reproducible container-based environments	Traditional local PHP development

Core Benefits

• On-Demand Modules: Install only the runtimes and local services your projects need.
• Native Processes: Run installed services directly on your operating system rather than inside Docker containers.
• Project Workflows: Switch Node/PHP environments by project and define project service commands, ports, domains, and HTTPS.
• Full-Stack Coverage: Enable databases, queues, search engines, object storage, AI tools, and scheduled tasks from one app.
• AI-Ready Local Workspace: Manage AI coding CLIs and connect them to your local stack through the built-in FlyEnv MCP Server.
• Multilingual UI: Use FlyEnv in 30+ languages.

The real power is that everything works together. A version switcher, a web server manager, a tunnel tool—you can find each of these elsewhere. What you can't find elsewhere is all of them in one window, sharing the same projects, sites, and workflow: Install → Configure → Run → Reverse proxy → Tunnel → Debug → Ship. The time you save isn't any one feature being fast. It's never having to leave.

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🎯 Tailored for Your Workflow

🐘 For PHP & Laravel Developers

The best Windows alternative to Laravel Herd.

• Switch between PHP 5.6, 7.4, 8.x instantly.
• Run Nginx/Apache, MySQL, Redis, and Mailpit out of the box.
• Native composer performance (no file-sharing lag).
• Download for Windows

🟢 For Node.js & Frontend Developers

Stop fighting with NVM.

• Define Node versions per project (automatically detects package.json).
• Instant access to Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, or RabbitMQ without docker-compose.
• Supports Bun, Deno, and PM2 management.

☕ For Java, Python, .NET, Flutter & Go Developers

• Manage multiple JDKs (Maven/Gradle/SDKMAN), .NET SDKs, Flutter SDKs, and Python environments effortlessly.
• Run Flutter diagnostics, Android device checks, and project build commands from one place.
• Keep your global system PATH clean and organized.

🤖 For AI Coding & Agent Workflows

• Install and manage Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Kimi, Antigravity CLI, and GitHub Copilot CLI from one app.
• Register the built-in FlyEnv MCP Server into supported clients without hand-editing every config.
• Let AI tools inspect local services, sites, versions, configs, and selected lifecycle actions against the same environment you use for development.

AI Workflow at a Glance

The diagram above shows the workflow. The screenshot below shows the real FlyEnv MCP Server interface used to configure the bridge between your local stack and AI coding tools.

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📦 Supported Modules (On-Demand)

FlyEnv allows you to install only what you need from a vast library of supported software:

• AI Coding & MCP: FlyEnv MCP Server, Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Kimi, Antigravity CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI.
• AI Integration & Automation: Hermes Agent, OpenClaw, n8n, Ollama, CliProxyAPI.
• Containers: Podman.
• Network Tunnel: Cloudflared, Cloudflare Tunnel.
• Web Servers: FrankenPHP, Apache, Nginx, Caddy, Tomcat.
• Databases: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Qdrant.
• Email Server: Mailpit.
• Programming Languages & Runtime: .NET, Flutter, PHP (Composer, PHP-CLI, PHP-FPM, RoadRunner, Swoole Cli), Go, Node.js, Python, Java (Maven, Gradle, SDKMAN), Erlang, Ruby, Rust (Rustup), Bun, Deno, Zig.
• Cache & Message Queue: Redis, Memcached, RabbitMQ.
• Service Governance: Consul, Etcd, R-Nacos
• Search Engine: Elasticsearch, Meilisearch, Typesense, ZincSearch
• Object Storage: RustFS, Minio.
• Automation & Scheduling: Cron Jobs.
• Utilities: Git, MkCert, DNS Server, FTP Server, Static HTTP Server.
• Custom modules: Users can add modules on their own, whether as services or commonly used commands. FlyEnv's custom module system ensures that user modules function just like system modules, delivering a seamless user experience.

All modules support multi-version co-existence.

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🛠 Developer-Friendly Tools

• Local Domains & SSL: Create local sites (myapp.test) with custom domains and one-click HTTPS backed by MkCert/local certificates.
• Project Services & Reverse Proxy: Define custom start/stop commands, ports, reverse proxy rules, and HTTPS for projects in any language.
• Cron Jobs: Schedule global or site-scoped commands with native crontab and Windows Task Scheduler integration.
• Config & Logs: Edit php.ini or my.cnf directly in FlyEnv. View real-time error logs with highlighting.
• Port Management: Visualize which apps are using which ports and kill processes instantly.
• Toolbox: Compare text diffs, encode/decode JWTs, calculate cron schedules, and test WebSocket/SSE connections.

Watch Video Demo

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📥 Installation

Windows (Recommended)

Finally, a fast, native environment for Windows developers.

• Installer: FlyEnv-Setup-4.16.2.exe
• Portable: FlyEnv-Portable-4.16.2.exe

macOS

• Homebrew: brew install flyenv
• DMG (Intel): FlyEnv-4.16.2.dmg
• DMG (Apple Silicon): FlyEnv-4.16.2-arm64.dmg

Linux

Supports Debian/Ubuntu (.deb) and RedHat/CentOS (.rpm).

Debian / Ubuntu

• x86_64: FlyEnv-4.16.2-x64.deb
• ARM64: FlyEnv-4.16.2-arm64.deb

Red Hat / Fedora / SUSE / CentOS

• x86_64: FlyEnv-4.16.2-x64.rpm
• ARM64: FlyEnv-4.16.2-arm64.rpm

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📦 Build & Transparency

All FlyEnv installation packages are now built using GitHub Actions. You can verify the build process and download the artifacts directly from the following links:

• Global Build History: GitHub Actions

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📸 Interface Preview

Service Management	Version Switching
Manage Nginx/MySQL/Redis in one place	Switch PHP/Node versions per project

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Development & Contribution

We welcome contributions! FlyEnv is built with Node.js & web technologies (Electron/Vue).

git clone git@github.com:xpf0000/FlyEnv.git
cd FlyEnv
yarn install
yarn run dev

Check out our Development Guide to get started.

Community & Support

• Technical Deep Dive: Architecture Analysis
• Facebook Group:Facebook Group
• Discord: Join Community
• Discussions: GitHub Discussions
• Website: flyenv.com

License: Open-source under the BSD 3-Clause License.