# Stratos (stratosapp.dev)

> Stratos is a native Swift macOS local development environment for PHP, Laravel, WordPress, and Node.js workflows. It runs local services without requiring a Docker virtual machine.

Stratos is an independent macOS application, unrelated to Apache Stratos or Strato AG.

Current published release: 1.7.1. Requires macOS 13.0 or later; universal Apple Silicon and Intel application. The download contains a Developer ID-signed, notarized app. See the release manifest for the installer checksum.

PHP 8.1–8.5, Nginx, local .test HTTPS, a CLI companion, and integrated development tools are supported. Individual features and service management have plan-specific limits; see pricing for current entitlements.

- Free: local hosting, SQLite browsing, MySQL basics, limited MailCatcher and dump history, and MCP agent configuration, read-only site metadata and database schema inspection.
- Pro: $39/year; Founder Lifetime: $89. Paid plans unlock integrated debugging, automation, and sharing workflows. See pricing for device limits and purchase terms.
- Team: $129/year for 5 seats, with team stack synchronization and license management. See pricing for current terms.
- MCP runtime telemetry and human-approved PHP, SQL, and Artisan execution require Pro. The bridge defaults off, uses loopback authentication and explicit permissions, and executes approved actions with normal user/project permissions, not an OS sandbox.
- Pro local AI orchestration includes Ollama proxy configuration and pgvector provisioning for compatible PostgreSQL installations. External Ollama model downloads and PostgreSQL extension requirements still apply.

Performance figures on comparison pages are publisher-reported measurements for specific workloads, not guaranteed results or independent benchmarks. Stratos does not provide Docker's container isolation or Linux parity.

## Product and pricing
- [Overview](https://stratosapp.dev/): Product introduction and supported workflows.
- [Features](https://stratosapp.dev/features/): Integrated tools and capabilities.
- [Pricing](https://stratosapp.dev/buy/): Free, Pro Annual, Founder Lifetime, and Team limits and terms.
- [Download](https://stratosapp.dev/download/): Current universal macOS installer and installation requirements.
- [Release manifest](https://stratosapp.dev/version.json): Published version, download URL, checksum, and signing identity.
- [Changelog](https://stratosapp.dev/changelog/): Version-specific changes.

## Documentation and comparisons
- [Full AI Context (llms-full.txt)](https://stratosapp.dev/llms-full.txt): Extended technical specification, CLI reference, MCP capabilities, and pricing breakdown.
- [Documentation index](https://stratosapp.dev/docs/): All guides and troubleshooting articles.
- [Installation](https://stratosapp.dev/docs/installation/): Requirements and installation steps.
- [Quickstart](https://stratosapp.dev/docs/quickstart/): First local project and service setup.
- [Local AI and MCP](https://stratosapp.dev/docs/local-ai-mcp/): Cursor, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and Windsurf setup; permissions, Free/Pro tools, execution approval, Ollama, and pgvector.
- [Laravel MCP Server for Cursor & Claude Code](https://stratosapp.dev/docs/laravel-mcp-server-cursor-claude-code/): 1-click local MCP bridge setup for Cursor, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and Windsurf on macOS.
- [Claude Code & Cursor Local DB/Logs Guide](https://stratosapp.dev/docs/claude-code-cursor-laravel-database-logs-mcp/): Step-by-step guide for connecting coding agents to local Laravel schemas, logs, and Artisan actions.
- [Laravel Herd Pro Alternative (No Subscription)](https://stratosapp.dev/docs/laravel-herd-pro-alternative-no-subscription/): Side-by-side feature and cost breakdown ($89 Founder Lifetime vs $296+/yr fragmented stack).
- [Native Tinkerwell & TablePlus Alternative](https://stratosapp.dev/docs/tinkerwell-tableplus-alternative-macos-laravel/): Built-in Visual Tinker REPL, Universal Database Hub, and interactive ER Schema Diagrams.
- [Apple Silicon Native PHP vs Docker Desktop](https://stratosapp.dev/docs/apple-silicon-docker-desktop-vs-native-swift-php-laravel/): Architecture breakdown of VirtioFS vs native APFS PHP-FPM sockets and reproducible local benchmark script.
- [Comparison with Herd, MAMP, and Docker](https://stratosapp.dev/docs/stratos-vs-herd-vs-mamp/): Workflow trade-offs and publisher-reported comparisons.
- [Migration from Herd or Valet](https://stratosapp.dev/docs/migrate-from-herd-or-valet/): Import existing local projects.
- [Git Worktrees & Branch Subdomains](https://stratosapp.dev/docs/git-worktrees/): Run multiple git branches simultaneously on isolated .test subdomains.
- [Visual Tinker](https://stratosapp.dev/docs/visual-tinker/): PHP and Laravel interactive execution workflows.
- [Diagnostics & Troubleshooting](https://stratosapp.dev/docs/diagnostics-and-troubleshooting/): Site Doctor health audits and sanitized diagnostic bundle export.
- [Open-Source Sidecar CLI Scripts](https://stratosapp.dev/tools/macos-local-ssl-doctor.sh): Downloadable read-only macOS SSL doctor (https://github.com/khorshedobs/macos-local-ssl-doctor), Sail migrator (https://stratosapp.dev/tools/laravel-docker-to-native-migrator.sh / https://github.com/khorshedobs/laravel-docker-to-native-migrator), and Apple Silicon stack benchmark (https://stratosapp.dev/tools/macos-laravel-stack-benchmark.sh / https://github.com/khorshedobs/macos-laravel-stack-benchmark).
- [Affiliate Program (35% Commission)](https://stratosapp.dev/affiliates/): Creator kit and 35% recurring/lifetime affiliate payouts.

## Security and privacy
- [Security](https://stratosapp.dev/security/): Signing, updates, and local service security.
- [Privacy](https://stratosapp.dev/privacy/): Data handling and agent-sharing considerations.