# FlyEnv: Lightweight Native Local Dev Toolbox for Windows, macOS & Linux

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FlyEnv is a powerful and lightweight native local development toolbox designed for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It enables developers to run a wide range of services like Apache, PHP, Node.js, and various databases directly on their system without Docker. This modular tool offers superior performance and minimal resource usage, serving as a faster and more efficient alternative to traditional development environments like XAMPP or Laravel Herd.

GitHub: https://github.com/xpf0000/FlyEnv
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## Summary

FlyEnv is a powerful and lightweight native local development toolbox designed for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It enables developers to run a wide range of services like Apache, PHP, Node.js, and various databases directly on their system without Docker. This modular tool offers superior performance and minimal resource usage, serving as a faster and more efficient alternative to traditional development environments like XAMPP or Laravel Herd.

## Topics

- developer-tools
- development-environment
- php
- nodejs
- mysql
- native-apps
- typescript
- local-server

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## Content

## Introduction

FlyEnv is a powerful and lightweight native local development toolbox for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It provides a modular full-stack development environment manager, enabling developers to run essential services like Apache, Nginx, PHP, Node.js, Python, and various databases directly on their system. Unlike container-based solutions, FlyEnv focuses on native execution, offering superior performance and minimal resource usage, making it a faster alternative to Docker Desktop, XAMPP, or Laravel Herd.

## Why Use FlyEnv?

FlyEnv stands out by offering a development experience that combines the best aspects of traditional native setups with modern flexibility, without the overhead of virtualization.

*   **Native Speed and Performance**: By running services as static binaries, FlyEnv ensures faster I/O and instant startup times, outperforming container-based solutions like Docker Desktop.
*   **Low Resource Usage**: FlyEnv is modular, installing only the runtimes you explicitly need. This results in significantly lower RAM consumption compared to heavy virtualization tools.
*   **Project Isolation**: Automatically switch Node.js or PHP versions when you navigate into a project directory, ensuring a clean and isolated environment for each project.
*   **Rapid Setup**: Get your full development environment ready in under 60 seconds, bypassing the slow builds and manual configurations often associated with other tools.
*   **Full Stack Ready**: Easily enable and manage a wide array of services including Redis, MongoDB, Minio, and more, all with one click.
*   **Developer-Friendly Tools**: Includes features for creating local domains with one-click HTTPS, direct editing of configuration files (e.g., `php.ini`, `my.cnf`), real-time log viewing, and port management.

## Installation

FlyEnv offers straightforward installation across all major operating systems.

### Windows (Recommended)

*   **Installer**: [FlyEnv-Setup-4.14.0.exe](https://github.com/xpf0000/FlyEnv/releases/download/v4.14.0/FlyEnv-Setup-4.14.0.exe){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
*   **Portable**: [FlyEnv-Portable-4.14.0.exe](https://github.com/xpf0000/FlyEnv/releases/download/v4.14.0/FlyEnv-Portable-4.14.0.exe){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}

### macOS

*   **Homebrew**:
    bash
    brew install flyenv
    
*   **DMG (Intel)**: [FlyEnv-4.14.0.dmg](https://github.com/xpf0000/FlyEnv/releases/download/v4.14.0/FlyEnv-4.14.0.dmg){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
*   **DMG (Apple Silicon)**: [FlyEnv-4.14.0-arm64.dmg](https://github.com/xpf0000/FlyEnv/releases/download/v4.14.0/FlyEnv-4.14.0-arm64.dmg){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}

### Linux

FlyEnv supports Debian/Ubuntu (.deb) and RedHat/CentOS (.rpm) based distributions.

#### Debian / Ubuntu

*   **x86_64**: [FlyEnv-4.14.0-x64.deb](https://github.com/xpf0000/FlyEnv/releases/download/v4.14.0/FlyEnv-4.14.0-x64.deb){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
*   **ARM64**: [FlyEnv-4.14.0-arm64.deb](https://github.com/xpf0000/FlyEnv/releases/download/v4.14.0/FlyEnv-4.14.0-arm64.deb){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}

#### Red Hat / Fedora / SUSE / CentOS

*   **x86_64**: [FlyEnv-4.14.0-x64.rpm](https://github.com/xpf0000/FlyEnv/releases/download/v4.14.0/FlyEnv-4.14.0-x64.rpm){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
*   **ARM64**: [FlyEnv-4.14.0-arm64.rpm](https://github.com/xpf0000/FlyEnv/releases/download/v4.14.0/FlyEnv-4.14.0-arm64.rpm){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}

## Tailored for Your Workflow

FlyEnv is designed to cater to various development stacks, providing specialized support for different programming ecosystems.

*   **For PHP & Laravel Developers**: Enjoy instant switching between PHP versions (5.6, 7.4, 8.x), run Nginx/Apache, MySQL, Redis, and Mailpit out of the box. Benefit from native `composer` performance without file-sharing lag, making it an excellent Windows alternative to Laravel Herd.
*   **For Node.js & Frontend Developers**: Define Node.js versions per project, automatically detecting `package.json` configurations. Gain instant access to Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, or RabbitMQ without `docker-compose`, and manage Bun, Deno, and PM2 effortlessly.
*   **For Java, Python & Go Developers**: Manage multiple JDKs (with Maven/Gradle) and Python environments with ease. FlyEnv helps keep your global system PATH clean and organized.

### Supported Modules

FlyEnv allows you to install only what you need from a comprehensive library of software, all supporting multi-version co-existence:

*   **Web Servers**: Apache, Nginx, Caddy, Tomcat.
*   **Databases**: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Qdrant.
*   **Programming Languages**: PHP, Java, Node.js, Python, Go, Ruby, Rust, Bun, Deno.
*   **Data Queue & Cache**: Redis, Memcached, RabbitMQ.
*   **AI Integration**: OpenClaw, n8n, Ollama.
*   **Utilities**: Mailpit, Cloudflared, Minio, Elasticsearch, Meilisearch.
*   **Custom Modules**: Extend FlyEnv with your own services or commands.

## Links

*   **GitHub Repository**: [https://github.com/xpf0000/FlyEnv](https://github.com/xpf0000/FlyEnv){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
*   **Official Website**: [https://www.flyenv.com](https://www.flyenv.com){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
*   **Discord Community**: [Join Community](https://discord.gg/u5SuMGxjPE){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
*   **GitHub Discussions**: [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/xpf0000/FlyEnv/discussions){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
*   **Facebook Group**: [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/908637655411162){:target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}