Local dev,done right.
Add any project and get a clean your-project.test domain in seconds. No config files. No hosts edits. Just works.
Works with every modern stack
Drop in your project folder — Hive detects the stack automatically.
A suite of tools for every workflow
HiveSofts is building a collection of focused, powerful tools for modern developers. Each product does one thing exceptionally well.
Hive
AvailableCross-platform local dev environment
A lightweight desktop app that gives every project a clean .test domain instantly. No Nginx configs, no host file edits, no headaches.
Coming soon
Hive Cloud
Share local environments via secure tunnels
Hive Deploy
One-click deployment from local to production
Hive Teams
Sync development configs across your team
Everything you need,
nothing you don't.
Hive cuts through the complexity of local development so you can focus on building, not configuring.
Instant .test domains
Every project gets a clean, memorable URL like my-app.test automatically. No editing hosts files, no Nginx configs by hand.
Zero configuration
Point Hive at your project folder and it figures out the rest. Laravel, Next.js, React, Node.js — detected and configured instantly.
Auto SSL certificates
Localhost SSL that your browser trusts, generated automatically. Test your app exactly as it will behave in production.
Multiple PHP versions
Run PHP 7.4, 8.1, 8.2, or 8.3 side-by-side. Switch per project with a click. No conflicts, no system-wide headaches.
Bundled runtimes
PHP, Node.js, Composer, and Laravel installer come pre-packaged. Works offline, no internet required after install.
Cross-platform
Native apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The same clean experience on every OS your team uses.
One-click restart
Start, stop, and restart any project from the UI or system tray. No terminal commands needed unless you want them.
Built for developers
Power users can drop into the terminal for anything Hive exposes a clean CLI for every action in the UI.
Up and running in 4 steps.
Under 60 seconds from download to your first .test domain.
Download Hive. It's free.
Available on every major platform. No license required, no account needed — just install and go.
macOSComing Soon
Start building, not configuring.
Join developers who've stopped fighting their local setup. Hive gets you from zero to a running .test domain in under a minute.
What's new
Hive v1 is here. And v2 is already in the works with a full marketplace ecosystem.
All releases on GitHub- ◆First public release of Hive
- ◆Instant .test domains for any project
- ◆Auto SSL certificate generation and trust
- ◆PHP 7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4 runtimes bundled
- ◆Full Docker integration — run containers alongside projects
- ◆Built-in database manager for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite
- ◆Redis and Memcached support for caching
- ◆One-click project import from existing directories
- ◆Support for Laravel, Next.js, React, Node.js, Vue, Nuxt, and Bun
- ◆Cross-platform: Windows, macOS, and Linux
- ◆System tray integration with quick project switching
- ◆CLI interface for power users and automation
- ◆Built-in logs viewer and error tracking
- ◆Project environment variables manager
- ◆Auto-detect project type and framework
- ◇Hive Marketplace — one-click install plugins and extensions(WIP)
- ◇Plugin ecosystem for community contributions(WIP)
- ◇Custom domain aliases for projects(WIP)
- ◇Team collaboration features(WIP)
- ◇Project templates marketplace(WIP)
- ◇Advanced debugging tools(WIP)
- ◇Performance profiling dashboard(WIP)
- ◇Git integration with branch switching(WIP)
- ◇Automated deployment previews(WIP)
- ◇Custom PHP extensions installer(WIP)
- ◇Node.js version manager (nvm-like)(WIP)
- ◇Database backup and restore(WIP)
- ◇Project sharing via QR codes(WIP)
- ◇Dark mode improvements(WIP)
- ◇AI-powered error suggestions(WIP)