Laragon

Laragon is a super-lightweight, portable development environment perfect for beginners building websites on Windows. It bundles everything you need—like web servers, PHP, Node.js, and databases—into one tiny package under 10MB that runs on just 4-10MB of RAM, so you can start coding fast without crashes or complicated installs. Everything stays isolated in its own folder, making it easy to move to another computer or share with friends.

Key Features

• One-Click App Setup: Create WordPress, Laravel, or custom projects instantly from the menu – no manual config needed.
• Auto Pretty URLs & SSL: Get friendly addresses like "myapp.test" and free HTTPS with a single click, skipping hosts file edits.
• Multi-Version Support: Switch between PHP 8.2-8.4, MySQL 8.4-9.1, Node.js 22-23, Apache, Nginx, and more for any project.
• Portable & Crash-Proof: Copy the folder anywhere, auto-backup databases, and run tools like Composer or ngrok without global installs.

​Use Cases

• Building personal blogs or e-commerce sites with WordPress – set up in seconds and test securely.
• Developing full apps with Laravel, Node.js, or Python – switch stacks easily without reinstalling anything.
• Sharing previews with clients via ngrok – expose your local site to the world with one click for feedback.