ServBay

ServBay is a streamlined tool designed to quickly set up a local web development environment on macOS, supporting macOS 12 or newer. It eliminates the need for complex configurations or installations, enabling users to deploy PHP and Node.js environments in just three minutes. ServBay includes a wide range of development tools such as web servers, databases, email servers, DNS, and common tools, ensuring a comprehensive setup for web development.

The platform supports multiple versions of PHP (from 5.6 to 8.4) and Node.js (from v12 to v22), allowing users to switch between different versions effortlessly. It also supports major databases like MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL, as well as NoSQL solutions like Redis and Memcached. ServBay offers custom domain and SSL support, command line tools, and a robust service management panel for easy installation, updating, and management of different software packages.

ServBay is optimized for macOS, running in a non-virtualized environment to conserve system resources. It features high performance, robust security with the latest software patches, and non-intrusive installation, ensuring no interference with the operating system. Additionally, it supports Docker and Node.js applications through a reverse proxy feature, providing domain-based access with SSL support.

Ideal for both individual developers and teams, ServBay helps maintain a consistent development environment, reducing bugs and code discrepancies. It simplifies the onboarding process for new employees and enhances productivity by allowing quick setup and easy switching between multiple development environments.