About SpinApp
SpinApp is “Laravel local dev, AI-enabled.”
Overview
SpinApp is a product for Laravel local development that spins up Docker services and connects AI assistants through a built-in MCP server. SpinApp manages common local setup steps (like container context, execution, and environment control) so you can run Laravel and frontend tasks from the right places.
What SpinApp enables for local Laravel development
SpinApp includes an AI-focused workflow for running development actions inside containers. It also includes local conveniences that help you access the app and share it securely.
- Docker-based local environment with services for Laravel needs
- Built-in MCP server for AI assistants
- Container-executed dev commands (Laravel, frontend, and SQL)
- Queue visibility and worker controls
- Local hostname management for consistent URLs
- Secure sharing via Cloudflare tunnel
SpinApp + Laravel: the local dev relationship
SpinApp supports Laravel projects that use common stack components and patterns. SpinApp reads project configuration such as composer.json to detect PHP version, queue drivers, and whether a Vue or React frontend exists, then provisions the local environment accordingly.
Where SpinApp fits in the stack
SpinApp targets developers who already use Docker and terminals, but want a single tool to replace the manual setup steps. SpinApp emphasizes a workflow where an AI assistant can perform exec, SQL, logs, and environment start/stop/status actions while SpinApp ensures the correct container context.
Related tools named in SpinApp’s workflow
SpinApp provides an embedded MCP server so AI clients such as Cursor and Claude Desktop can run development commands. SpinApp also includes a queue dashboard intended to replace Laravel Horizon.
Supported local platform requirements
SpinApp supports macOS 12+ and runs with Docker Desktop or Colima. SpinApp supports both Apple Silicon and Intel.