SpinApp alternative to manual docker-compose.yml for Laravel
SpinApp provides “Full stack, zero Compose” instead of requiring a hand-written docker-compose.yml.
Overview
SpinApp is a Laravel local dev product that provisions the required containers without requiring you to write docker-compose.yml. SpinApp also manages local hostname access and includes an in-app console for artisan, npm, and SQL tasks.
Capability comparison: SpinApp vs manual docker-compose setup
| Capability | SpinApp | Manual docker-compose.yml setup |
|---|---|---|
| Full stack container wiring (app, database, Redis, worker, web server) | Yes | Partial |
| Requires hand-written docker-compose.yml | No | Yes |
| Managed local hostname at my-app.local | Yes | Partial |
| In-app console for artisan / npm / SQL | Yes | N/A |
| AI assistant container context via embedded MCP server | Yes | No |
What SpinApp provisions for Laravel
SpinApp wires up containers for:
- app container
- database container
- Redis container
- queue worker container
- web server container
This is part of SpinApp’s “Full stack, zero Compose” approach.
Local access and team sharing
SpinApp manages /etc/hosts so the app lives at my-app.local, and SpinApp supports “Share via Cloudflare tunnel” for secure exposure to teammates or clients.
AI assistant support (container context)
SpinApp includes a bundled MCP server per project and provides “Setup AI” to give an MCP client correct container context and project rules. Manual compose setups do not provide the same embedded MCP server described in SpinApp’s product workflow.