AMP Manager

Desktop app for local development. Docker-based stack with a click-and-run GUI. No terminal required.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10/11

• Download and install Docker Desktop
  AMP Manager uses Docker to run backend services.

• Download the latest AMP Manager release to your drive e.g. D:\amp-manager

First Run Setup

1. Start Docker Desktop
   Ensure Docker is running (check system tray icon)
2. Initialize containers
   Open a terminal in D:\amp-manager and run:

   docker compose up -d

3. Launch AMP Manager
   AMP Manager will help you manage your local development environment:

• configure and trust SSL certificates
• update your Windows hosts file
• create local development domains
• start and stop Docker services
• define workflows using a node‑based UI
• share a local site using tunneling services

Warning

AMP Manager requires administrator privileges.

This is necessary to:

• install and trust SSL certificates
• modify the Windows hosts file
• manage Docker services that require elevated access

AMP Manager does not collect, transmit, or store any user data.
All operations happen locally on your machine.

Creating Your First Domain

1. Open AMP Manager
2. Click "Add Domain"
3. Enter domain name (e.g., mysite)
4. Click Create

Your domain is now available at http://mysite.local with automatic SSL!

Activity Timeline & System Checks

Docker Management

Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Frontend	React 19, TypeScript, Vite, Tailwind CSS, DaisyUI
Backend	Neutralino.js 6.5, Windows Batch (amp-tasks.bat)
Storage	JSON Files (users/ folder), Web Crypto for encryption
Containers	Docker Compose (Angie, PHP, MariaDB)

How AMP Manager Compares

Feature	AMP Manager	LocalWP	Laragon	XAMPP
Offline-first	✅ Native	⚠️ Requires config	❌	❌
Multi-stack (PHP/Node/Python)	✅ Unified UI	❌ WordPress	⚠️ Manual	⚠️ Manual
Eco-aware resource usage	✅ Monitors + limits	❌	❌	❌
Portable / no install	✅ Single .exe	❌ Installer	✅ Portable edition	❌ Installer
Community governance	✅ Open Source	❌ Corporate	⚠️ Individial	⚠️ Community
Windows/macOS/Linux	❌ Windows *1	❌ Windows/macOS	❌ Windows	✅ All
Free + open source	✅ MIT License	❌ Freemium	❌ Paid (closed)	✅ GPL

💡 AMP Manager is for developers who value:
offline autonomy, cross-platform consistency, and sustainable resource usage.
*1 All via Neutralino
Table reflects public documentation as of April 2026. Features evolve, verify before deciding.

Key Concepts

Domains

Local domains with automatic SSL. Each domain gets:

• Auto-created folder in www/
• SSL certificate via mkcert
• Angie configuration
• Hosts file entry

Containers

Docker containers managed by AMP:

• Angie - Web server
• PHP - PHP runtime
• MariaDB - Database
• Mailpit - Email & SMTP tool

Encryption

Sensitive data (credentials, notes, settings, workflows, site configs) is encrypted using AES-256-GCM with keys derived from your password.

Documentation

For more details, see AMP Manager documentation

Document	Description
Introduction	Quick Start
Core Concepts	How AMP works
For Users	User Guide
For Developers	For developers
Architecture	System design
Amp Tasks Reference	Batch commands
API Reference	AMPBridge API
Component Reference	UI components
User Interface	UI tech stack
Security	Security model
Workflows	Deployment guides
Tunneling	Tunnel services
Contributing	Developer guide
Troubleshooting	Common issues
Glossary	Terms explained

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Support

Issues: GitHub Issues

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License

AMP Manager is released under MIT License