Documentation
Everything you need to get the most out of Stratos. If you're new here, start with the installation guide and the quickstart.
Getting Started
Installation & System Requirements
Hardware requirements, macOS compatibility, notarization, and privileged network setup.
Quickstart Guide
Get from a fresh install to a running HTTPS project site in under 60 seconds.
Site Management & Project Scaffolding
Link existing folders, configure custom webroots, isolate PHP versions, and scaffold new Laravel, WordPress, or Slim apps.
Core Engine & Security
Multi-PHP Runtime & Extensions
Run PHP 8.1 through 8.5 in parallel with SHA-256 integrity verification and 1-click extension toggles.
Trusted Root CA & Green HTTPS
Generate 4096-bit RSA Root Certificates and trust them in the macOS login Keychain for zero browser warnings.
Xdebug Step-Debugging & SPX Flame Graphs
Configure 1-click Xdebug for PhpStorm and VS Code, and record SPX memory & CPU profiler flame graphs.
Database Tools
Universal Database Hub & Web Adminer
1-click database engine installer, SQLite browser, interactive ER Schema Diagrams, and Web Adminer (db.test).
Safe .env Editor & Database Automation
Edit .env files safely with timestamped backup protection, generate APP_KEY secrets, and 1-click provision databases.
Developer Tools
MailCatcher Inbox & DumpServer Console
Local SMTP email interceptor with mobile viewport previews, and real-time Laravel dump() console with 1-click IDE jump.
Request Inspector & cURL Replay
DevTools-grade HTTP traffic monitor with Chrome/Safari resource filters, cURL copying, and executable request replay.
Site Doctor & Diagnostics Export
1-click system health audits, BSD socket port conflict detector, auto-recovery, and sanitized support bundle exports.
Webhook Receiver & Local Replayer
Embedded webhook catcher on port 9920 to test Stripe, Shopify, GitHub, and Twilio webhooks locally.
Pro Workflows & Networking
Visual PHP & Laravel Tinker REPL (Pro)
Interactive PHP and Eloquent code playground with formatted Table Grids, execution timing, and saved snippet library.
Site Snapshots & Instant Rollback (Pro)
Create compressed instant backups of working sites before running risky migrations, composer upgrades, or database alters.
Public Cloudflare Tunnels (Pro)
Expose local sites to the internet via Cloudflare Tunnels for client demos and Stripe/Shopify webhook testing.
1-Click Team Stack Sync (Pro)
Export and import .stratos stack configuration packages to replicate identical team environments.
License Management & 1-Click Activation
Instant 1-click deep link activation, multi-Mac device seat management, and offline usage policies.