IndigoStack

A native macOS application that configures and runs local web servers directly on the Mac, eliminating the need for Docker or virtual machines. It targets developers and engineering teams who need a fast, reliable local development environment. The tool provides bare metal performance, supports multiple services and PHP versions, and includes a self-configuring reverse proxy with automatic HTTPS. Stacks are stored in single files, enabling easy sharing and quick setup on new machines.

Key features

• Run Nginx, Apache, PHP, MySQL, Redis
• Multiple servers and PHP versions simultaneously
• Bare metal performance, no Docker or VM
• Stacks stored in single files
• Automatic HTTPS with no browser warnings
• Self-configuring reverse proxy
• Share stacks via version control
• Independent of macOS and Homebrew