v1.2.5 · Stable Release · Windows 10 / 11 · 64-bit

A fast, lightweight
local dev environment
for WordPress,
Laravel 13 & PHP.

A desktop application for running WordPress, Laravel 13, and PHP-based websites locally on Windows — no technical expertise required. Bundled with Nginx, PHP 8.3/8.4, MariaDB & phpMyAdmin.

LicenseFree forever
PlatformWindows 64-bit
MirrorGitHub + SourceForge
Codewp // Local Environment
ONLINEv1.2.5
$codewp start acme-shop
# Bootstrapping project environment...
Nginx    → running on :8000
PHP 8.4 →  fpm active
MariaDB →  listening :3306
mkcert  → SSL enabled

$wp plugin install woocommerce --activate
» Plugin woocommerce installed.
Nginx
8000
PHP
8.4
MariaDB
3306
SSL
TLS
Nginx
PHP8.3 / 8.4
MariaDB
phpMyAdmin
WordPress
Laravel13
WP-CLI
mkcert SSL
Nginx
PHP8.3 / 8.4
MariaDB
phpMyAdmin
WordPress
Laravel13
WP-CLI
mkcert SSL
01 / Features

Everything you need — nothing you don't.

Thirteen production-ready features, all bundled into a single installer. No Docker, no WSL hassle, no hidden paywalls.

// 01

Multi-site parallel

Run unlimited projects simultaneously on different ports. No conflicts, no virtual hosts to configure by hand.

// 02

One-click start / stop

Spin up Nginx, PHP-FPM and MariaDB instantly. Graceful shutdown with proper cleanup — every time.

// 03

WP & Laravel 13 auto-install

Install a fresh WordPress or Laravel 13 app with a single click. Database, config and admin user — done.

// 04

Integrated terminal

Run npm start, run, build — right inside the app. No context switching.

// 05

WP-CLI support

Full WordPress CLI baked in. Manage plugins, users, posts and database operations from the terminal.

// 06

Debug logs unified

Nginx, PHP, MariaDB and WordPress logs — streamed in one pane. Hunt bugs without hopping between files.

// 07

Full backup (ZIP)

Archive code + database into a single ZIP. Move between machines, share with a client, or keep a cold copy.

// 08

Clone with URL rewrite

Duplicate any WordPress project — URLs in database automatically replaced. Ready to run in seconds.

// 09

Database manager

Built-in phpMyAdmin + a lightweight internal viewer. Create, import, export DBs without leaving the app.

// 10

Config editor

Tune php.ini and Nginx configs in a syntax-aware editor. Restart in a click to apply.

// 11

SSL via mkcert

Real HTTPS locally. One click to generate and trust a cert — browsers stay happy, no warnings.

// 12

Tags & search

Tag projects by client, stack or status. Filter-search through dozens of sites instantly.

Pro · Coming Soon

The Pro tier is on the horizon.

A power-user expansion for teams, agencies & freelancers who need cloud parity. No waitlist yet — just stay tuned.

  • i.SFTP / FTP Sync — push local changes to staging & live servers.
  • ii.Google Drive Backup — offsite archives on a schedule.
03 / System Requirements

Runs on almost any Windows PC.

Designed to stay light on disk and RAM. No hypervisor, no Docker Desktop, no virtualization overhead.

Operating System
Win 10 / 11
64-bit only
Memory
2 GB min
4 GB recommended
Disk Space
~2 GB
Plus project storage
Admin Rights
First install only
Never required after
04 / Quick Start

From zero to running site — in three steps.

No CLI incantations. No YAML. Install the app, click a few buttons, start building.

Step · Setup

Choose a data storage location

Pick a folder outside of C:, with no spaces and no special characters. CodeWP Local does the rest.

Step · Create

Create your first project

Click New ProjectStart, then visit yoursite.local:8000 in your browser.

Step · Install

Drop in WordPress or Laravel

Use the one-click installer for WordPress or Laravel 13 — or import your own existing codebase.

05 / Changelog

A short history of good updates.

We ship small, focused releases. Every entry below is battle-tested and live.

v1.2.5
Latest
Current release
v1.2.1
SSL Support. Full local HTTPS via mkcert, plus smoother shutdown & lifecycle improvements.
Current release
v1.2.0
PHP 8.4, Integrated Terminal, Laravel 1-click. Run scripts without leaving the app. Bootstrap Laravel 13 in seconds.
Previous
v1.1.9
WP-CLI & Fast Login. Full WordPress CLI integration and instant admin access.
Older
v1.1.8
System Tray, Backup & Restore, Clone Engine. Run quietly in the tray and duplicate projects with automatic URL rewriting.
Older