Laradock is a Docker Compose template that provides a complete local development environment for PHP projects.
The tool solves the problem of setting up consistent development environments across team members and machines. It ships as a collection of pre-configured Docker containers covering the full stack a PHP application needs: web servers, PHP runtime, databases, caching layers, background job processors, search engines, and mail testing services. Developers clone the repository into their project, run a single command, and the entire stack starts without manual configuration. The same environment works identically on Linux, macOS, and Windows, eliminating setup inconsistencies and environment-specific bugs.
Laradock suits teams building PHP applications who want to avoid manual service configuration and ensure every developer works with identical infrastructure. It works with any PHP framework or application, including Laravel, WordPress, Symfony, Drupal, and Magento, as well as plain PHP projects. The tool offers both a command-line interface and direct Docker Compose usage, giving teams flexibility in how they interact with their containers.
The project maintains active engagement with its community through documented contribution pathways and accepts external contributions. Development activity shows consistent attention to the codebase with regular updates and issue management. The project sustains itself through community backing and sponsorship support.
