SpinApp getting started: download, install, and set up a Laravel project
SpinApp runs on macOS 12+ and downloads as a macOS app that sets up a Laravel local Docker stack.
Overview
SpinApp is a product that provides an AI-enabled Laravel local development environment. This getting started guide covers download, install requirements, and the setup flow described for starting a Laravel project. SpinApp setup uses a wizard to select runtime and infrastructure options.
System requirements
SpinApp lists these requirements:
- Requires macOS 12+
- Requires Docker Desktop or Colima
- Supports Apple Silicon & Intel
SpinApp shows a macOS download CTA and states Windows is coming soon in the product listing.
Download and install
SpinApp provides a download CTA for Download for macOS v0.1.11. SpinApp also notes that a Windows version is coming soon.
Setup flow for a Laravel project
SpinApp a four-step flow:
- Open/select a Laravel project (monolith or API with a Vue/React frontend in the same repo).
- Run the setup wizard to choose:
- PHP version
- database
- Redis
- queue driver
- how to serve frontend assets
- Connect your AI assistant so SpinApp configures MCP for Cursor and Claude Desktop and includes project rules.
- Start containers so the database provisions and you can access the app at my-app.local with npm run dev ready.