Hangar is a single-binary Windows app that gives you Apache, Nginx, MySQL, PostgreSQL, multiple PHP versions, Node, Mailpit, mkcert SSL, a built-in DNS server for *.test domains, and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. An open-source alternative to XAMPP, WAMP, and Laragon.
Hangar is the first PHP and database stack manager with first-class AI tool integration: connect Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or any MCP-capable agent and let it manage services, run SQL, audit schemas, and toggle SSL on your behalf.
Features include one-click service management, multi-version PHP switchable per project, auto-generated vhosts, local HTTPS via embedded mkcert, a built-in DNS server, a server-side database auditor that emits runnable SQL migration files, and a unified launcher for phpMyAdmin, HeidiSQL, DBeaver, VS Code, PocketBase, and Mailpit.
What's new in 1.0.0
Initial public release of Hangar.
One-click service management for Apache, Nginx, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Mailpit.
Multi-version PHP (7.3, 8.1-8.5), switchable globally or per project.
Project manager with auto-generated vhosts, hosts-file entries, per-vhost logs.
Local HTTPS via embedded mkcert.
Built-in DNS server for *.test domains.
MCP server on 127.0.0.1:3742 exposing 14 tools for AI agents.
Server-side database auditor that emits a runnable .sql migration file.
Installed launcher for bundled tools (phpMyAdmin, HeidiSQL, DBeaver, VS Code, PocketBase, Mailpit).
Yes. Hangar is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license.
What is the latest version of Hangar?
The latest version is 1.0.0, released on May 19, 2026.
Is it safe to download Hangar?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 648422adabb15d8dd1d40415e550a591dd46c28845be3496ada0956b4876d942.
Which Windows versions does Hangar support?
Hangar runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Hangar silently?
Run the offline installer with "hangar-amd64-installer.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=AnssolLabs.Hangar -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Hangar?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Hangar and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=AnssolLabs.Hangar -e.
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