LocNetServe is the all-in-one local web server that eliminates the complexity of setting up your local development environment. Perfect for web developers, students, and agencies who need a reliable localhost server with phpMyAdmin and full-stack capabilities.
| Feature | LocNetServe | XAMPP | WAMP | Laragon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Dashboard | ✅ Real-time monitoring | ❌ | ❌ | Limited |
| CLI + GUI | ✅ Both interfaces | ❌ CLI only | ❌ GUI only | ✅ |
| Multi-language | ✅ EN/FR/ES | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Auto Health Checks | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Virtual Host Manager | ✅ Visual interface | ❌ Manual | ❌ Manual | ✅ |
| Real-time Stats | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Live Demo & Documentation: https://sassisouid.github.io/locnetserve
- PHP projects with full localhost environment
- WordPress development and testing
- Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter frameworks
- Custom web applications with MySQL database
- Web development courses - perfect setup for students
- PHP & MySQL tutorials - pre-configured environment
- Frontend projects with local server backend
- Agency workflows - consistent environment across teams
- Client project demos - showcase on local network
- Prototyping - rapid setup for new ideas
- Apache 2.4.65 - Industry-standard web server
- MySQL 9.4.0 - Robust database management
- PHP 8.2.29 - Latest PHP with common extensions
- phpMyAdmin - Web-based database management
# Command Line (Power Users)
lns status
lns apache restart
lns mysql backup
# System Tray (Quick Actions)
# Right-click for instant service control
# Web Dashboard (Visual Management)
# http://localhost:8080 - Real-time monitoring- Real-time CPU/Memory usage
- Service status tracking
- Request/Connection statistics
- Automatic health checks
- Virtual Host Manager - Easy project setup
- Database backup/restore - Never lose data
- Multi-language support - EN/FR/ES
- Port management - Conflict-free operation
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Download & Extract
git clone https://github.com/sassisouid/locnetserve.git cd locnetserve -
Auto-Installation
# Run the installer cd install setup.exe # Follow the prompts - it's that simple!
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Launch & Enjoy
# Start everything lns start all # Access your environments: # Dashboard: http://localhost/dashboard # phpMyAdmin: http://localhost/phpmyadmin # Localhost: http://localhost/ # PHP Info: http://localhost/info.php
# Service Management
lns start all # Start all services
lns stop all # Stop all services
lns status # Check service status
lns apache restart # Restart Apache
lns mysql backup # Backup databases
# Information
lns -v # Version info
lns help # Full command list# MySQL Management
lns mysql shell # Open MySQL command line
lns mysql create mydb # Create new database
lns mysql export mydb # Export database to SQL
lns mysql import mydb file.sql # Import SQL file
# User Management
lns mysql users # List all users
lns mysql user add john password123 # Create user# Project Management
lns vhosts show # List all virtual hosts
lns -vh open myproject.local # Access project
lns -vh create blog /path/to/site # Create new host# PHP Management
lns php ext list # Show all extensions
lns php ext enable curl # Enable specific extension
# Utilities
lns utils backup all # Full backup (DB + files)
lns utils health check # System health check
lns utils show ports # Check port usageAccess http://localhost/dashboard for visual management:
- Service status with live indicators
- System resources (CPU, Memory, Disk)
- Apache requests and MySQL connections
- Project overview with quick access
- One-click service start/stop/restart
- Virtual host management with form interface
- Database operations without command line
- Log viewer for quick debugging
- Uptime tracking for each service
- Performance metrics over time
- Resource usage trends
- Project activity monitoring
# Create custom virtual host
lns -vh create mysite.local C:\locnetserve\www\mysite
# Automatically updates:
# - Apache vhosts configuration
# - Windows hosts file
# - Creates project structure| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10, 11 (64-bit) |
| RAM | 2GB minimum (4GB recommended) |
| Storage | 500MB free space |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Admin Rights | Required for service installation |
LocNetServe provides modern interfaces (CLI + GUI + Web), real-time monitoring, and developer-focused tools that traditional packages lack.
Absolutely! Just point your virtual hosts to existing project folders - no migration needed.
Yes! Your local network server can be accessed by other devices on the same network.
Automatic MySQL backups and config versioning ensure your work is always safe.
100% free and open-source - no hidden costs, no premium features.
"We switched our entire team to LocNetServe. The consistent environment and virtual host manager saved us 10+ hours per week in setup time."
"Our students can now focus on learning PHP and MySQL instead of fighting with server configuration. The web dashboard makes debugging so much easier."
"I use LocNetServe for all client projects. The quick setup and reliable operation let me deliver faster and more professionally."
We love our community! Here's how you can help:
Found a bug? Open an issue with details.
Have an idea? We'd love to hear it!
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b amazing-feature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin amazing-feature) - Open a Pull Request
Help us translate LocNetServe to more languages!
- 📧 Email: locnetserve@gmail.com
- 🐛 Bug Reports: GitHub Issues
- 💬 Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- 📚 Documentation: Wiki
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Thanks to the amazing open-source community and all our contributors who make LocNetServe better every day!
⭐ Star us on GitHub if LocNetServe helps your development workflow!
🚀 Ready to transform your local development experience? Download LocNetServe today!
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