DesktopServer
The Professional Stack Reimagined for Desktop: Native Windows-optimized development environment for modern PHP, MySQL, and PostgreSQL with AI-ready toolsets.
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Monrak DesktopServer
Monrak DesktopServer is a professional, native local development stack for Windows. It provides a streamlined, high-performance environment for modern PHP, MySQL, and PostgreSQL development—designed specifically for developers who prioritize execution speed and system efficiency.
Features • Tech Stack • Versions • Getting Started
🏎️ Monrak DesktopServer Go!
High-Performance PHP & AI Development Engine
Developed by Monrak Net Technology, DesktopServer focuses on speed, stability, and professional-grade tools for both legacy maintenance and modern web application development.
🎯 Our Mission: Performance-First Development
We believe that professional development environments should be fast, reliable, and accessible on any hardware.
- Modern Standards: Out-of-the-box support for PHP 8.4, PostgreSQL 17, and RoadRunner.
- Native Execution: Unlike Docker or Virtualization, DesktopServer runs natively on Windows for minimum overhead and maximum speed.
- Hardware Optimized: Designed to be lightweight and memory-efficient, giving older machines a "Pro" development experience.
🚀 Key Features
- Unified Stack: Pre-configured Apache 2.4, MariaDB 11, and modern PHP runtimes.
- Go! Edition Engine: Integrated RoadRunner high-performance PHP orchestrator for sub-5ms response times.
- Database Excellence: Professional support for MariaDB 11, MySQL 8.0, and PostgreSQL 17 (AI-Ready).
- Native Local SSL: Built-in Automated Certificate Authority (CA) and SSL/HTTPS management with SAN support—get green locks on
localhostinstantly. - Isolated Environments: Prevents system-wide path conflicts with smart process isolation.
- Real-time Monitoring: Integrated dashboard for CPU and RAM performance tracking (Go! Edition).
- Premium Management: Custom .NET 9 management UI with system tray integration and live log viewers.
🛠️ Tech Stack
core
- Management Console: .NET 9.0 (C# / WinForms)
- Web Orchestration: Apache 2.4 & RoadRunner (Next-Gen PHP)
Database & Storage
- RDBMS: MariaDB 11, MySQL 8.0, PostgreSQL 17 (with pgvector for AI)
- Tools: phpMyAdmin & pgAdmin 4 Desktop Manager
Runtimes
- PHP: 5.6 / 7.4 / 8.2 / 8.4+ (Universal support)
- Runtime Libraries: Bundled VC++ 2012-2022 redistributables
📦 Version Comparison
| Feature | Lite | Pro/Advance | Go! Edition | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | | Web Server | Apache 2.4 | Apache 2.4 | RoadRunner | | PHP Support | Single (7.4) | Multi (5.6-8.2) | Modern (8.4+) | | DB (SQL) | MySQL 8.0 | MySQL 8.0 | MariaDB 11 | | DB (Postgre) | ❌ | ❌ | PostgreSQL 17 | | AI Hub | ❌ | ❌ | Integrated | | Monitoring | Basic | Basic | Real-time Stats | | Environment | Common Path | Isolated Paths | High-Concurrency |
🏗️ Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- .NET 9.0 Desktop Runtime
Installation
- Download the professional installer for your preferred edition.
- Run the setup and follow the high-speed deployment wizard.
- Launch DesktopServer Manager from the desktop or system tray.
[!IMPORTANT] Source Builds: If you are building from source, please refer to the BUILD_GUIDE.md for binary dependency instructions (Apache, PHP, etc.), as these are not bundled in the core repository due to size constraints.
💖 Support the Project
If Monrak DesktopServer helps you build better apps faster, consider supporting its development. Your contributions help keep the project alive and growing.
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[!NOTE] Optimized for local development. For production-grade security, follow the included configuration hardening guides for Apache and MySQL.
