Documentation

Complete guide to installing and using DevKit on your system

System Requirements for Linux

Minimum Requirements

Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+, or any Debian-based distribution
Architecture: x86_64 (amd64) 64-bit
RAM: 512 MB
Disk Space: ~750 MB
Desktop Environment required (GNOME, KDE, XFCE, etc.)

Installation on Linux

1Download DevKit

Download the DevKit DEB package for Linux:

⬇ Download devkit_1.1.1_amd64.deb (250 MB)

Version 1.1.1 • Released January 5, 2026

Or download via command line:

wget https://downloads.devkit.to/devkit/php/1.1.1/devkit_1.1.1_amd64.deb

2Install using dpkg

Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the file and install using dpkg:

                        cd ~/Downloads
sudo dpkg -i devkit_1.1.1_amd64.deb
                    

Note:

You need sudo privileges to install DevKit. The installation will place DevKit in /opt/codeseasy/devkit.

3Launch DevKit

After installation, you can launch DevKit from:

Application Menu: Search for "DevKit" in your application launcher
Terminal: Run devkit command

devkit

4First Run Setup

On first launch, DevKit will automatically:

Initialize all services (PHP, Nginx, MariaDB, Redis)
Set up MySQL root user with empty password
Configure default ports (8080 for web, 3306 for MySQL, 6379 for Redis)
Create the web root directory at /opt/codeseasy/devkit/services/nginx/html

Automatic Port Configuration:

If port 8080 is already in use, DevKit will automatically try ports 8081, 8082, etc. The actual port in use will be displayed in the dashboard.

Using DevKit on Linux

Starting Services

Click the "Start" button next to each service in the DevKit dashboard:

PHP-FPM: PHP FastCGI Process Manager
Nginx: Web server (default: http://localhost:8080)
MariaDB: MySQL-compatible database
Redis: In-memory cache

Accessing Your Projects

Place your PHP files in the web root directory:

/opt/codeseasy/devkit/services/nginx/html

Access your projects at:

http://localhost:8080/your-file.php

Database Access

Username: root
Password: (empty - no password)
Host: localhost
Port: 3306

Access phpMyAdmin at:

http://localhost:8080/phpmyadmin

PATH Setup (Optional)

DevKit can add PHP, MySQL, Composer, and Redis binaries to your system PATH. Click "PATH Setup" in the dashboard to configure:

User Mode: Adds to your user PATH only (~/.bashrc)
System Mode: Adds to system-wide PATH (requires sudo)

After PATH setup, you can use these commands from any terminal:

                        php --version
mysql --version
composer --version
redis-cli --version
                    

Uninstalling DevKit

To remove DevKit from your system:

Using dpkg:

sudo dpkg --remove devkit

Using apt:

sudo apt remove devkit

Configuration Files:

To remove DevKit along with configuration files and databases, use:

sudo apt purge devkit

System Requirements for Windows

Minimum Requirements

Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11
Architecture: x86_64 (64-bit)
RAM: 512 MB
Disk Space: ~300 MB

Included Components

Visual C++ Redistributable (bundled in installer)

Installation on Windows

1Download DevKit

Download DevKit for Windows:

Microsoft Store

Direct download (215 MB EXE)

Version 1.1.1 • Released January 5, 2026

2Windows Security Warning

⚠️ Important: Windows SmartScreen Warning

When you run the installer, Windows SmartScreen may show a warning: "Windows protected your PC"

This is expected for new software. DevKit is safe to install. To proceed:

Click on "More info"
Click "Run anyway"

This warning appears because the installer is not yet widely recognized by Microsoft SmartScreen. As DevKit gains more downloads, this warning will disappear.

Step 1: Click "More info"

Step 2: Click "Run anyway"

3Run the Installer

Double-click devkit_1.1.1_win64.exe to start the installation wizard.

Accept the license agreement
Choose installation directory (default: C:\CodesEasy\DevKit)
Select whether to create desktop shortcut
Click "Install" and wait for the installation to complete

Administrator Privileges:

The installer may request administrator privileges to install DevKit. This is required for proper installation.

4Launch DevKit

After installation, launch DevKit from:

Desktop Shortcut: Double-click the DevKit icon
Start Menu: Search for "DevKit"
Installation Directory: Run C:\CodesEasy\DevKit\DevKit.exe

5First Run Setup

On first launch, DevKit will automatically:

Initialize all services (PHP, Nginx, MariaDB, Redis)
Set up MySQL root user with empty password
Configure default ports (8080 for web, 3306 for MySQL, 6379 for Redis)
Create the web root directory at C:\CodesEasy\DevKit\services\nginx\html

Automatic Port Configuration:

If port 8080 is already in use, DevKit will automatically try ports 8081, 8082, etc. The actual port in use will be displayed in the dashboard.

Using DevKit on Windows

Starting Services

Click the "Start" button next to each service in the DevKit dashboard:

PHP-CGI: PHP FastCGI (runs on port 9000)
Nginx: Web server (default: http://localhost:8080)
MariaDB: MySQL-compatible database
Redis: In-memory cache

Accessing Your Projects

Place your PHP files in the web root directory:

C:\CodesEasy\DevKit\services\nginx\html

Access your projects at:

http://localhost:8080/your-file.php

Database Access

Username: root
Password: (empty - no password)
Host: localhost
Port: 3306

Access phpMyAdmin at:

http://localhost:8080/phpmyadmin

PATH Setup (Optional)

DevKit can add PHP, MySQL, Composer, and Redis binaries to your system PATH. Click "PATH Setup" in the dashboard to configure:

User Mode: Adds to your user PATH only
System Mode: Adds to system-wide PATH (requires administrator)

After PATH setup, you can use these commands from Command Prompt or PowerShell:

                        php --version
mysql --version
composer --version
redis-cli --version
                    

Windows Firewall

Firewall Prompt:

When you start services for the first time, Windows Firewall may ask for permission. Allow access for:

nginx.exe (Web Server)
mysqld.exe (Database Server)
redis-server.exe (Cache Server)

Select "Private networks" only for security.

Uninstalling DevKit

To remove DevKit from your system:

Method 1: Control Panel

Open "Add or Remove Programs" (Settings → Apps → Apps & features)
Search for "DevKit"
Click "Uninstall"

Method 2: Start Menu

Open Start Menu
Find DevKit folder
Click "Uninstall DevKit"

Configuration Files:

During uninstallation, you'll be asked whether to keep your databases and configuration files. Choose "Remove all data" for a complete clean uninstall.

General Information

What's Included in DevKit?

PHP 8.4: Latest PHP with 25+ extensions (mysqli, pdo_mysql, redis, mbstring, intl, curl, gd, zip, and more)
MariaDB 11.8 LTS: MySQL-compatible database server
Nginx 1.28: High-performance web server
Redis 7.2: In-memory caching and session storage
Composer 2.x: PHP dependency manager
phpMyAdmin 5.2: Web-based database management tool

Default Ports

Web Server (Nginx): 8080 (auto-adjusts to 8081, 8082, etc. if occupied)
MariaDB: 3306
Redis: 6379
PHP-FPM (Linux): Unix socket at /opt/codeseasy/devkit/tmp/php-fpm.sock
PHP-CGI (Windows): Port 9000

File Locations

Linux:

Installation: /opt/codeseasy/devkit
Web Root: /opt/codeseasy/devkit/services/nginx/html
Logs: /opt/codeseasy/devkit/logs
MySQL Data: /opt/codeseasy/devkit/data/mysql

Windows:

Installation: C:\CodesEasy\DevKit
Web Root: C:\CodesEasy\DevKit\services\nginx\html
Logs: C:\CodesEasy\DevKit\logs
MySQL Data: C:\CodesEasy\DevKit\data\mysql

Troubleshooting

Services won't start?

Check if ports are already in use by other applications
Review log files in the logs directory
Try changing the default port in DevKit settings
Ensure you have sufficient permissions

Can't access phpMyAdmin?

Make sure both Nginx and MySQL services are running
Check that you're using the correct port (visible in DevKit dashboard)
Clear your browser cache and try again

Permission errors on Linux?

DevKit automatically fixes permissions for the web root directory
If you still encounter issues, run DevKit with sudo: sudo devkit

⚠️ For Development Only

DevKit is designed for local development purposes only. Do NOT use DevKit for production websites or publicly accessible servers. The default configuration prioritizes convenience over security.

Need Help?

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Documentation

System Requirements for Linux

Minimum Requirements

Recommended

Installation on Linux

1Download DevKit

2Install using dpkg

3Launch DevKit

4First Run Setup

Using DevKit on Linux

Starting Services

Accessing Your Projects

Database Access

PATH Setup (Optional)

Uninstalling DevKit

Using dpkg:

Using apt:

System Requirements for Windows

Minimum Requirements

Recommended

Included Components

Installation on Windows

1Download DevKit

2Windows Security Warning

3Run the Installer

4Launch DevKit

5First Run Setup

Using DevKit on Windows

Starting Services

Accessing Your Projects

Database Access

PATH Setup (Optional)

Windows Firewall

Uninstalling DevKit

Method 1: Control Panel

Method 2: Start Menu

General Information

What's Included in DevKit?

Default Ports

File Locations

Linux:

Windows:

Troubleshooting

Services won't start?

Can't access phpMyAdmin?

Permission errors on Linux?

Need Help?