What is ShieldPress Local?

ShieldPress Local is a desktop application that lets you run WordPress, Laravel, and PHP-based websites locally on Windows or Ubuntu — no technical expertise required.

It provides everything you need: Nginx, MariaDB, phpMyAdmin, and multi-version PHP — PHP 8.3/8.4/8.5 on Windows and Ubuntu — all managed through a clean, modern interface.

Features

Core

FeatureDescriptionMulti-siteRun unlimited projects on different ports (8000, 8001...)One-click StartStart/stop any project instantlyOpen in EditorOpen project in VS Code, Notepad++, Sublime Text — auto-detects or configurableWordPress InstallAuto-download and install WordPressLaravel InstallAuto-download and install LaravelTerminalTerminal for npm run, start, buildWP-CLIRun WP-CLI commands from within the appDebug LogsView Nginx, PHP, MariaDB and WP debug logsFull BackupBackup source files + database into a single ZIPCloud BackupBackup to Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox — no login requiredClone WordPressClone any project with automatic URL replacementDatabase ManagerCreate, import, export, table count, and sizeProject Disk UsageView total source and metadata size directly on every project cardConfig EditorEdit php.ini, my.ini, and per-project Nginx configSSL (HTTPS)One-click local HTTPS via mkcertGit PushPush to GitHub, pull, custom git commands, clone reposTags & SearchTag and search projects easilySystem TrayMinimize to background, always accessible

SFTP & FTP Manager

FeatureDescriptionSFTP / FTP / FTPS ClientConnect to remote servers via SFTP (SSH), FTP, or FTP secured with explicit TLSFavoritesStar a connection to pin it to the top of the SFTP/FTP listSearch & FilterSearch connections by name, host, or username; filter by protocol typeFile BrowserBrowse, upload, download, delete, and create remote files or folders in a wide, resizable windowRemote File DetailsView file type, size, modified time, symbolic permissions, chmod value, user, and group where supportedFile Context MenuRight-click to create, refresh, download, edit, delete, duplicate, move, or copy a remote pathInline EditorEdit remote files directly in the appExternal EditorOpen remote files in VS Code — auto-uploads on saveOpen WithChoose any installed local editor for a remote file while retaining automatic upload on saveDrag & DropDrag files or folders to upload, with overwrite/merge promptsTransfer ProgressUpload and download files or folders with byte progress, file count, per-file status, Stop, Retry, and a collapsible bottom panelZIP Upload & ExtractUpload ZIP and extract on serverInteractive SSH TerminalPersistent SSH PTY powered by Xterm.js with ANSI colors, native Tab completion, interactive programs, a resizable layout, selection, paste, and quick commandsRemote Resource MetersLive CPU, RAM, Disk, and network rates in SSH Terminal, including core count and RAM/disk capacityTerminal File ManagerColumn-based Name, Type, Size, Chmod, User, and Group details with full right-click file management beside the SSH terminalTerminal AutocompleteComplete live remote paths with Tab and choose context-aware Linux, npm, Git, Composer, Artisan, and WP-CLI commands with the keyboardLinux-Aware CommandsDetect Ubuntu/Debian, RHEL/Fedora, Alpine, Arch, or SUSE and suggest matching package and service commandsShieldPress VPS CommandSuggest the shieldpress command for opening the ShieldPress VPS management menuMultiline CommandsAuto-growing command editor with multiline paste, Shift+Enter line breaks, and Ctrl+Enter execution