App Store · curated for the PHP universe

The PHP developer's
toolbox, one page.

Sixteen tools worth having next to LHW Stack -runtimes, editors, database clients, API testers and framework CLIs. No bundling, no mirrors: every button below links straight to the vendor's own download page.

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Core runtimes

3
PHP
PHP for Windows

The interpreter FrankenPHP runs on. Grab a VS16 x64 build to match your project's PHP version.

Official source Download ↗
JS
Node.js

JavaScript runtime for Vite, Tailwind, and any front-end build step your project needs.

Official source Download ↗
C
Composer

The standard package manager for PHP -installs Laravel, Symfony, and everything between.

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Editors & IDEs

2
VS
Visual Studio Code

Free, extensible editor -the default for most PHP and JavaScript workflows.

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PS
PhpStorm

JetBrains' dedicated PHP IDE, with deep Laravel, Symfony, and refactoring support.

Official source Download ↗

Version control

2
GIT
Git for Windows

Git, Git Bash, and a GUI credential manager -the base every workflow builds on.

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GH
GitHub Desktop

A GUI for commits, branches, and pull requests, for when the CLI isn't the point.

Official source Download ↗

Database tools

3
DB
DBeaver Community

Free universal database client -connects to LHW Stack's MariaDB on :3307 out of the box.

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SQL
HeidiSQL

Lightweight, fast, Windows-native MySQL/MariaDB client. No install required.

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TP
TablePlus

A polished, modern database GUI -native feel, fast diffing, multi-tab queries.

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API & testing

2
PM
Postman

Build, test, and document the HTTP APIs your FrankenPHP backend serves.

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IN
Insomnia

A lighter, open-source alternative for REST and GraphQL testing.

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Framework CLIs

3
LV
Laravel Installer

composer global require laravel/installer -scaffold new Laravel apps in seconds.

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SF
Symfony CLI

Local server, project scaffolding, and Symfony Flex helpers from the command line.

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WP
WP-CLI

Manage WordPress installs, plugins, and users from the command line.

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Terminal & containers

2
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Windows Terminal

A modern, tabbed terminal for PowerShell, Git Bash, and WSL side by side.

Official source Download ↗
DK
Docker Desktop

Containers for anything LHW Stack doesn't ship itself -Redis, Elasticsearch, and more.

Official source Download ↗
How this list works. LHW Stack's Download Center detects which of these are already installed and helps configure your PATH. Nothing here is bundled or mirrored -every "Download" button leaves this site and goes straight to the tool's own vendor page.