Local macOS development, elevated.
Zero Docker overhead. Multi-version PHP 8.1–8.5, Nginx with automatic green HTTPS, MySQL, Redis, MailCatcher, Request Inspector, and Cloudflare tunnels in a single native Swift app.
Stratos Engine
Nginx 1.27 • PHP 8.3 FPM • Dnsmasq
Production parity without Homebrew hassle
Core stack ready in seconds with automatic on-demand provisioning. No PATH breakage, no Docker container bloat, and no background processes competing for ports.
- Pre-configured extensions: Redis, Imagick, GD, OPcache, Zip, BCMath, Xdebug, SPX.
- Nginx configuration is cleanly templated per site; diffable and reproducible.
- Sandboxed in
~/Library/Application Support/Stratos.
Everything your local stack needs. Zero bloat.
Stratos is a single native macOS app — no Docker container VMs, no Homebrew maintenance, and no daemons leaking into your user session.
One-Click Stack Control
PHP-FPM, Nginx, MySQL, Redis, and Dnsmasq start together with a single toggle. Control every daemon independently from menu bar or main window.
Trusted Local Root CA
Every folder under your webroot gets a .test domain automatically with 0-warning green HTTPS lock badges in Safari and Chrome.
Multi-Version PHP 8.1–8.5
Run PHP 8.1 through 8.5 side-by-side with 1-click site switching. Verified with Apple CryptoKit SHA-256 integrity checks.
Visual Laravel Tinker REPL
Execute Eloquent queries and inspect collections in interactive table grids with column sorting, execution timing, and saved snippet library.
Universal Database Hub & ER Diagrams
Native SQLite browser, MySQL/PostgreSQL support, interactive ER Schema diagrams with foreign key bezier lines, and 1-click Web Adminer (db.test).
MailCatcher (Mobile & Desktop)
Outgoing SMTP mail on port 1025 with instant desktop and iPhone (375px) responsive viewport previews, CSP sandbox, and search.
Site Snapshots & Rollback
Create compressed instant backups of working sites before running risky migrations, composer upgrades, or database alters.
Request Inspector & cURL Replay
DevTools-grade HTTP traffic monitor. Filter by Doc/XHR/CSS/JS/Img, copy cURL commands, and replay requests locally in 1 click.
Xdebug & SPX Flame Graphs
Step-debug code in PhpStorm / VS Code and record execution flame graphs with 0-config inline extension provisioning.
Cloudflare Public Tunnels
Expose local sites to the internet via Cloudflare. Generate instant live HTTPS URLs for mobile testing, client reviews, and webhooks.
Free forever for individuals.Superpowered for Pro.
Get the core local stack for free, or unlock the full developer workflow with Stratos Pro from $39/year or $89 one-time.
Free Edition
Essential stack for individual developers.
No account or credit card required
- Nginx 1.27 & PHP 8.1–8.5
- Trusted Local Root CA (Green HTTPS)
- Native SQLite Table Browser
- CLI Companion (
stratos php) - MailCatcher (10 test emails)
- DumpServer (10 dumps with IDE jump)
- 1 Personal Mac included
Stratos Pro Annual
For freelancers & solo builders.
Billed annually • Cancel anytime
- Everything in Free, plus:
- 2 Personal Macs included
- Cloudflare Tunnels (Live share URLs)
- Visual Tinker REPL & Table Grids
- ER Schema Diagrams & Multi-DB suite
- Site Snapshots & Rollback safety
- Request Inspector filters & cURL replay
- Extended 500-Email & 500-Dump history
- 1 full year of continuous updates
Founder Lifetime
Pay once, keep Stratos Pro forever.
1 full year of major updates included
- Everything in Pro Annual, plus:
- 3 Personal Macs included (vs 2 on Annual)
- Lifetime Usage Rights (No recurring fees)
- 1 full year of major & minor updates
- Discounted update renewals or keep version forever
- Instant 1-click deep link activation
- Priority developer support & requests
Stratos Team
For dev teams standardizing their stack.
Up to 5 developers ($25.80/seat/yr)
- 5 Team Seats included
- 1-Click Team Stack Sync (.stratos)
- Centralized License Management
- All Stratos Pro Workflows on every Mac
- Direct Support & Dedicated Slack Channel
- Invoice billing & VAT tax receipts
Get Stratos for macOS today.
Free Edition available forever with no account required. Upgrade to Stratos Pro (from $39/yr or $89 lifetime) anytime for snapshots, profilers, and public tunnels.