MAMP & MAMP PRO

MAMP & MAMP PRO provide a local web development environment for users working with PHP, MySQL, and Apache on macOS and Windows. The platform is designed for building, testing, and managing websites locally, allowing developers to set up and configure multiple projects with individual server and PHP settings. MAMP is available as a free download, while MAMP PRO offers advanced features and a free 14-day trial.

MAMP PRO enables the development, testing, and management of any number of websites, each with its own configuration. Users can choose between Apache or Nginx as the web server, select the PHP version, and determine caching options for each project. The tool supports creating unique hostnames and domains per site and keeps projects separated for clarity. For WordPress development, MAMP PRO allows users to set up local WordPress sites with a single click, including database integration, making it suitable for designing, developing, or testing themes, plugins, or entire sites. The snapshot feature lets users save and restore the complete state of a project, including the database, enabling safe experimentation and A/B testing.

Additional features include Laravel support, allowing developers to quickly launch Laravel projects with preconfigured PHP, MySQL, and server settings. Composer integration is built in, so PHP dependencies can be managed directly within MAMP PRO without using the command line. The Blueprints feature lets users save fully configured website setups—including plugins, themes, and settings—as reusable templates for future projects, streamlining the creation of new sites. The Transfer feature simplifies deployment by enabling the publishing of websites to live servers or importing them back into the local environment, handling both files and databases.

MAMP PRO also integrates with Claude Desktop via the MCP server, letting Claude access local sites to read and edit files, query databases, or run WP-CLI commands, which can accelerate development workflows. The platform is suitable for developers and teams working on multiple web projects, particularly those focused on PHP, WordPress, or Laravel environments.