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localwp.comOther dev tools

No liveness check has reached it yet; it has been in the index since 9 Oct 2026. How this is checked

Local is a desktop application for creating and developing WordPress sites on a local computer. It automates WordPress installation and SSL setup, and provides tools such as SSH access, WP-CLI, PHP environment switching, Live Links, and site synchronization.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeWebmacOSWindowsLinux
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Developing and testing WordPress sites without configuring a local server environment manually.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress developers and agencies

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, macos, windows, linux

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: localwp.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Local is an Other dev tools project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on developing and testing WordPress sites without configuring a local server environment manually. Inferred · not functionally tested: Local is a B2B product aimed at wordPress developers and agencies. Basis unknown · not verified: Local is free to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Behind Local is WP Engine. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include Automatic WordPress installation, SSL certificates, and Root SSH access.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Automatic WordPress installation
  • SSL certificates
  • Root SSH access
  • WP-CLI support
  • PHP environment switching
  • Local site synchronization

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
wordpress-developmentlocal-environmentsphp-testingwp-clisite-migration

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Framework
WordPress
Hosting
Cloudflare
Runs on
BrowsermacOSWindowsLinux
Detected from
WordPress
/wp-content/ in the HTML · /wp-json/ in the HTML
Cloudflare
cf-ray header · cf-cache-status header

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSFree tier

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 21:18 UTC
    Local By Flywheel seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about Local

What is Local?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Local focuses on developing and testing WordPress sites without configuring a local server environment manually. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who should use Local?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Local is a B2B product built for wordPress developers and agencies.
Is Local free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Local is free to use.
What platforms does Local run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Local runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is Local still maintained?
Unverified. Local has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to Local?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Local Development, Easy Local Site, and LocalDev Switcher.Local DevelopmentEasy Local SiteLocalDev Switcher
Who develops Local?
Local is developed by WP Engine.

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