Runix: Local PHP Server for Android

Turns an Android phone into a local PHP stack — like Laragon or XAMPP, in your pocket.

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Runix: Local PHP Server for Android – Mobile app screenshot

About this project

Runix turns your Android phone into a local PHP stack — like Laragon or XAMPP, in your pocket. Start nginx, PHP and MariaDB with one tap, then build, test and demo PHP sites on the device. No computer required.

Features

nginx, PHP & MariaDB with one tap
phpMyAdmin on 127.0.0.1
Browse and edit project files
In-app terminal (Git, Composer, Node)
Optional LAN access
Export / import .runix archives
Resource monitor, error logs, dark & light theme

Runix Pro (one-time unlock)

Unlimited sites
No ads
Per-site PHP 8.1–8.5
One-click apps: Laravel, WordPress, OpenCart, Nextcloud

Requirements: 64-bit ARM device (arm64-v8a), Android 8.0 or later. Runix is for local development and testing.

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Security Oct 2, 2026 4 min read

Server Hardening: SSH, Firewalls, and Fail2ban

Keeping my servers secure is always a priority, and a good starting point is tightening up SSH, configuring a basic firewall, and using Fail2ban to block brute-force attempts. It's not about perfect security, but about making things harder for attackers.