Rook

Spec sheet

Purpose

Rook is a cross-platform, open-source development environment manager for local development.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getrook.dev

License

Rook is MIT-licensed and community-driven, and the site welcomes contributions.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getrook.dev

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · getrook.dev

Maker

The site credits Andy Barilla.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getrook.dev

Database services

Rook can start, stop, and manage MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis without Docker or manual installs.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getrook.dev

Desktop app

Rook describes itself as a desktop app with native desktop performance and a modern web UI.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getrook.dev

Installer

The shell installer detects the operating system and architecture, downloads the latest release, and installs the CLI and GUI; an option skips the GUI.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getrook.dev

Local HTTPS

Rook uses mkcert to provide local HTTPS with automatic trusted certificates.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getrook.dev

Node.js

Node.js support is built in.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getrook.dev

PHP management

Rook manages multiple PHP versions and per-site FPM pools so projects can use different versions without changing the system install.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getrook.dev

Plugins

Rook has a plugin architecture with an open API for community plugins.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getrook.dev

Project setup

Users can add a project directory and choose a .test domain to run the site with HTTPS.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getrook.dev

Technology

The site lists Go, Wails, Caddy, and Svelte among Rook's foundations.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getrook.dev

Plans and prices

Every Rook plan and price →

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