Native, ultra-fast local dev environment for Windows.
Zero dependencies. Zero headaches.
Kythia Workspace is a modern, ultra-lightweight alternative to legacy local environments like Laragon or XAMPP, and a faster, native alternative to containerized solutions like Docker Desktop.
Kythia uses native binaries for every service, making it faster than any container-based or VM-based alternative.
No Docker, no WSL, no virtualization overhead — just plain binaries as it should be.
Kythia bundles web servers, databases, runtimes, mail testing, S3 storage, and tunneling — managed from one beautiful interface.
Install once, manage everything without touching the command line.
Kythia isn't just fast — it's beautiful. Dark-first design with a built-in gamification system: earn XP, unlock achievements, and level up as a developer.
The most delightful local dev tool you'll ever use.
Add, remove, and open sites with a single click. Kythia automatically configures Nginx virtual hosts and manages your hosts file for you.
Every site gets a clean `.test` domain out of the box — no manual config needed.
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Kythia brings a powerful built-in Database Manager. View tables, run queries, and manage your MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite databases effortlessly.
Forget about installing external database clients. Everything is built right into your local development environment.
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Kythia includes Mailpit — a beautiful local email inbox that captures all mail sent by your apps. No external services, no configuration.
Test your transactional emails, HTML templates, and SMTP flow instantly, right from the Kythia sidebar.
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Kythia comes with built-in version managers for PHP, Node.js (via nvm), Python, and others. Switch between versions in seconds directly from the UI.
Keep all your runtimes up to date and pin specific versions to specific sites instantly.
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No more digging through hidden folders to find out why Nginx crashed or why your PHP script failed.
Kythia's powerful Log Viewer instantly tails logs from all active services in real-time. Filter by service, severity, or keyword effortlessly.
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Join thousands of developers who have revolutionized their local development workflow with Kythia Workspace.