# Workflow **URL:** https://community.localwp.com/c/workflow/8.md [Latest](https://community.localwp.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.localwp.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.localwp.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Workflow category](https://community.localwp.com/t/about-the-workflow-category/21)
**Author:** [@derek.homann](https://community.localwp.com/u/derek.homann)\ **Replies:** 0
Share your tips and tricks for your WordPress development workflow. --- ## [AI + Local Workflow](https://community.localwp.com/t/ai-local-workflow/52006)
**Author:** [@ben.turner](https://community.localwp.com/u/ben.turner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/ai-local-workflow/52006 "2026-10-13T16:23:50Z")
I’m curious how some of you are using Local with AI tools and what kinds of workflows you are doing. For me, I’ve been starting to use Claude Code for various things related to building Local (ie, the Electron app) but … --- ## [Custom Live Link Solution (NGROK Reserved domains)](https://community.localwp.com/t/custom-live-link-solution-ngrok-reserved-domains/15852)
**Author:** [@pietervanuhm](https://community.localwp.com/u/pietervanuhm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 4:12am UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/custom-live-link-solution-ngrok-reserved-domains/15852 "2026-08-25T04:12:25Z")
Hi Community, After some try and catch i found a solution to get Custom Live Links (NGROK Reserved domains). Requirements NGROK Basic/Pro/Business (paid) plan – Setup reserved subdomains with your choise of region (… --- ## [Local + direnv + VS Code](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-direnv-vs-code/51139)
**Author:** [@soderlind](https://community.localwp.com/u/soderlind)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-direnv-vs-code/51139 "2026-08-24T12:12:38Z")
Inspired by Vscode and wp-cli - #3 by ben.turner , I’ve written a guide on how to use direnv with Local and VS Code. It’s available at local-direnv-vscode-setup.md · GitHub --- ## [Improve performance in Windows 11](https://community.localwp.com/t/improve-performance-in-windows-11/52463)
**Author:** [@jpegtobbe](https://community.localwp.com/u/jpegtobbe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/improve-performance-in-windows-11/52463 "2026-08-05T20:31:18Z")
This is a tip if you run Local under Windows 11. Since a while back we are able to create a “Dev drive”. The point of that is so that Windows Defender not directly scan all files all the time and therefore improves acces… --- ## [Using direnv with Local](https://community.localwp.com/t/using-direnv-with-local/52246)
**Author:** [@ben.turner](https://community.localwp.com/u/ben.turner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/using-direnv-with-local/52246 "2026-06-02T21:09:54Z")
By default, using tools like wpcli with a Local site requires clicking the “Site Shell” button for any site you want to work with. This can become tedious when changing between multiple sites with the same primary termin… --- ## [Lightweight staging packages for LocalWP](https://community.localwp.com/t/lightweight-staging-packages-for-localwp/52229)
**Author:** [@Esteban](https://community.localwp.com/u/Esteban)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/lightweight-staging-packages-for-localwp/52229 "2026-05-27T12:32:15Z")
Hi everyone, The LocalWP team suggested I share this here, so I wanted to ask for feedback from people who regularly build or test WordPress sites locally. I maintain a free WordPress plugin called StifLi Backup Tools: … --- ## [Warning: I Lost Database Data on 29 Sites — Here's What Happened and How to Protect Yourself](https://community.localwp.com/t/warning-i-lost-database-data-on-29-sites-heres-what-happened-and-how-to-protect-yourself/52001)
**Author:** [@vithanhlam](https://community.localwp.com/u/vithanhlam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/warning-i-lost-database-data-on-29-sites-heres-what-happened-and-how-to-protect-yourself/52001 "2026-03-23T23:20:22Z")
What Happened I’ve been using Local by Flywheel for a long time with 29+ WordPress sites, all stored on a separate drive (F:\\Webserver\\Source). One day I opened Local and every single site failed to start with the same e… --- ## [LocalWP Assistant — VS Code Chat Participant](https://community.localwp.com/t/localwp-assistant-vs-code-chat-participant/51959)
**Author:** [@soderlind](https://community.localwp.com/u/soderlind)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/localwp-assistant-vs-code-chat-participant/51959 "2026-03-16T22:20:13Z")
Just released this VS Code extension, a GitHub Copilot Chat participant (@localwp) that lets you query and manage your Local WordPress sites directly from VS Code. Slash commands Command Description @localwp /s… --- ## [An AI agent skill that runs WP-CLI commands against Local](https://community.localwp.com/t/an-ai-agent-skill-that-runs-wp-cli-commands-against-local/51956)
**Author:** [@soderlind](https://community.localwp.com/u/soderlind)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/an-ai-agent-skill-that-runs-wp-cli-commands-against-local/51956 "2026-03-14T17:07:14Z")
I’ve created a skill that let the AI agent run wp-cli commands Example prompts: “List all plugins on my Local site” “Activate the woocommerce plugin” “What version of WordPress is running?” “Flush the cache” “Export th… --- ## [Workflow with pulling a production site where theme is a built release in github automation](https://community.localwp.com/t/workflow-with-pulling-a-production-site-where-theme-is-a-built-release-in-github-automation/51836)
**Author:** [@joejankowiak](https://community.localwp.com/u/joejankowiak)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/workflow-with-pulling-a-production-site-where-theme-is-a-built-release-in-github-automation/51836 "2026-02-11T13:40:38Z")
My themes are in a Github repo, and built with a github action to create a release zip. I upload those onto our production site after release manually so I can update any content that’s needed. With this, I’m not actual… --- ## [Router mode fix on linux mint (ubuntu, deb)](https://community.localwp.com/t/router-mode-fix-on-linux-mint-ubuntu-deb/51780)
**Author:** [@henrick.jendriel](https://community.localwp.com/u/henrick.jendriel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/router-mode-fix-on-linux-mint-ubuntu-deb/51780 "2026-01-14T16:22:28Z")
based on this topic: I’ve noticed that on linux Mint we should use setcap in single quotes like so: (Run the following command (update the path based on your version if needed) sudo setcap ‘cap\_net\_bind\_service=+ep’… --- ## [How to install redis (and other extensions) on macOS](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-install-redis-and-other-extensions-on-macos/51473)
**Author:** [@soderlind](https://community.localwp.com/u/soderlind)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-install-redis-and-other-extensions-on-macos/51473 "2025-10-08T14:50:57Z")
I wanted to test my plugin’s Redis queue locally, so I had to find a way of installing Redis in Local. Prerequisite shivammathur/php, the same PHP version as the one you are running in Local: brew tap shivammathur/ph… --- ## [A Guide to Local v9.2.4 Installation on Fedora 42](https://community.localwp.com/t/a-guide-to-local-v9-2-4-installation-on-fedora-42/50287)
**Author:** [@k-jax](https://community.localwp.com/u/k-jax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/a-guide-to-local-v9-2-4-installation-on-fedora-42/50287 "2025-09-30T12:55:55Z")
Fixing Local by Flywheel v9.2.4 on Fedora 42 Local by Flywheel (v9.2.4) installations on Fedora 42 may encounter the following issues: Missing lib dependencies. Router Mode not working due to permission or port binding… --- ## [How to set your temp directory for Windows OS, PHP version 7/8](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-set-your-temp-directory-for-windows-os-php-version-7-8/35481)
**Author:** [@Chizaruu](https://community.localwp.com/u/Chizaruu)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-set-your-temp-directory-for-windows-os-php-version-7-8/35481 "2025-09-24T13:02:47Z")
Alrighty to anyone using LocalWP, windows OS and PHP version 7/8, There is an issue where your temp folder is set to C:/Windows/Temp by default. This folder requires permissions that you usually wouldn’t grant. The te… --- ## [\[Solved\] Re: Is its parent directory writable by the server?](https://community.localwp.com/t/solved-re-is-its-parent-directory-writable-by-the-server/51196)
**Author:** [@dagaloni](https://community.localwp.com/u/dagaloni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/solved-re-is-its-parent-directory-writable-by-the-server/51196 "2025-08-20T13:40:42Z")
I had the problem where I could not upload anything. I got the error Is its parent directory writable by the server? I found this topic: Can't upload images in any of my local projects but there was not solution mentione… --- ## [I got LocalWP Working on Crostini Linux environment in ChromeOS (Chromebooks)](https://community.localwp.com/t/i-got-localwp-working-on-crostini-linux-environment-in-chromeos-chromebooks/50452)
**Author:** [@cartpauj](https://community.localwp.com/u/cartpauj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/i-got-localwp-working-on-crostini-linux-environment-in-chromeos-chromebooks/50452 "2025-06-09T14:01:19Z")
I wrote up a guide on how to get it working here: GitHub - cartpauj/localwp-chromebook-crostini: How to get LocalWP Running on Crositini in ChromeOS/Chromebook --- ## [Setting Up Local WP on a WSL2/Ubuntu Environment](https://community.localwp.com/t/setting-up-local-wp-on-a-wsl2-ubuntu-environment/46578)
**Author:** [@commonllama](https://community.localwp.com/u/commonllama)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/setting-up-local-wp-on-a-wsl2-ubuntu-environment/46578 "2025-05-16T17:26:11Z")
Hello all! I really love Local WP and its seamless integration with WP Engine. I wanted to get it working with my WSL2/Ubuntu environment, but I had a tough time figuring it out. While I was able to find bits and pieces … --- ## [Open site shell from WSL2](https://community.localwp.com/t/open-site-shell-from-wsl2/50067)
**Author:** [@denisenadal](https://community.localwp.com/u/denisenadal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/open-site-shell-from-wsl2/50067 "2025-05-07T20:33:23Z")
Hey all, I haven’t see this solution posted in the forum so I’m adding it in. While I was able to get Local to run on my WSL2 ubuntu instance, the links in the app UI to open Adminer, MailPit, and the Site Shell don’t wo… --- ## [Thoughts on Workflow](https://community.localwp.com/t/thoughts-on-workflow/46991)
**Author:** [@infinity](https://community.localwp.com/u/infinity)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 1:16am UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/thoughts-on-workflow/46991 "2025-02-10T01:16:33Z")
Small team of developers, currently using SpinUpWP + Vultr, $40 USD a month. I have an older M1 MacBook Air, 16GB of RAM. Way more power than the current VPS. We’re in Australia. Power & internet is quite reliable. The… --- ## [Installation Guide on Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS in 2025](https://community.localwp.com/t/installation-guide-on-ubuntu-24-04-1-lts-in-2025/46022)
**Author:** [@rayyanekaputra](https://community.localwp.com/u/rayyanekaputra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/installation-guide-on-ubuntu-24-04-1-lts-in-2025/46022 "2025-02-07T13:52:32Z")
I stumbled upon dependencies problems when installing LocalWP in my laptop running ubuntu, here is the problem: and if you try to install these dependencies through apt repository, it doesn’t exist. well, yup i figur… --- ## [Move to new computer](https://community.localwp.com/t/move-to-new-computer/46430)
**Author:** [@petyaboy](https://community.localwp.com/u/petyaboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/move-to-new-computer/46430 "2025-01-13T14:06:22Z")
Hi! I’ve recently moved from PC to MAC. Is there an easy way to copy and paste all of my sites at once? --- ## [How to SSH into your MySQL database in Local on a Mac using zsh](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-ssh-into-your-mysql-database-in-local-on-a-mac-using-zsh/35052)
**Author:** [@Drew92131](https://community.localwp.com/u/Drew92131)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-ssh-into-your-mysql-database-in-local-on-a-mac-using-zsh/35052 "2023-01-07T22:34:44Z")
Hey there, I struggled to find a way to access the MySQL database in Local using the Mac terminal. There are lots of posts in here about it that really get into the weeds, but never really solved my problem(or maybe I’m… --- ## [SOLUTION: Run WP-CLI without clicking Open Site Shell](https://community.localwp.com/t/solution-run-wp-cli-without-clicking-open-site-shell/46083)
**Author:** [@risingPhoenix1979](https://community.localwp.com/u/risingPhoenix1979)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 9:59am UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/solution-run-wp-cli-without-clicking-open-site-shell/46083 "2024-12-26T09:59:59Z")
Someone else asked: How do I run wp-cli without clicking Open Site Shell? Below is how I fixed that on my Mac! Currently, I’m running the latest version of Local, macOS Sonoma 14.7.2, and use the Zsh shell. My shell … --- ## [Clone an existing WP web site to local](https://community.localwp.com/t/clone-an-existing-wp-web-site-to-local/45088)
**Author:** [@kawena](https://community.localwp.com/u/kawena)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/clone-an-existing-wp-web-site-to-local/45088 "2024-10-18T12:59:35Z")
Very new to this product and heard I could install a local instance then import an existing WP web site to use as a template for my own. Can’t find an intuitive way to save me from creating from scratch. The WP web sit… --- ## [How to work with IONOS hosting](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-work-with-ionos-hosting/44745)
**Author:** [@Davide](https://community.localwp.com/u/Davide)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-work-with-ionos-hosting/44745 "2024-10-01T14:09:32Z")
Hello, I am new to this community and to web development on local devices. I have problems importing my website from IONOS servers into Local on my local device. When I try to import my website files into Local I get an… --- ## [What is the best workflow to keep blueprints updated with latest plugin/theme versions?](https://community.localwp.com/t/what-is-the-best-workflow-to-keep-blueprints-updated-with-latest-plugin-theme-versions/43812)
**Author:** [@adamy](https://community.localwp.com/u/adamy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/what-is-the-best-workflow-to-keep-blueprints-updated-with-latest-plugin-theme-versions/43812 "2024-07-23T17:42:05Z")
Hi everyone, is there a recommended workflow for keeping Blueprints updated with the latest plugin/wordpress/theme updates? I don’t want to keep having to make new versions of Blueprints. --- ## [Local on WSL2 on Windows 11 is Far more performant than native](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-on-wsl2-on-windows-11-is-far-more-performant-than-native/33960)
**Author:** [@robert77](https://community.localwp.com/u/robert77)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-on-wsl2-on-windows-11-is-far-more-performant-than-native/33960 "2024-06-20T19:40:19Z")
This is splitting out of an earlier thread on the subject that got bogged down in difficulties reporoducing the environment. Below are the verified instructions. This change brought local load time from 5+sec to \< 500ms. … --- ## [Sync between machines with "WP Migrate"](https://community.localwp.com/t/sync-between-machines-with-wp-migrate/43163)
**Author:** [@Heliotropen](https://community.localwp.com/u/Heliotropen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/sync-between-machines-with-wp-migrate/43163 "2024-06-04T21:08:06Z")
Hi all, Continuing the discussion from Will using WP Engine improve my workflow?: I basically gave up on the suggestions here, because they are to time demanding. But I wondered if “WP Migrate” can be used to sync bet… --- ## [How to change region for ngrok (solution)](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-change-region-for-ngrok-solution/19576)
**Author:** [@wizdude](https://community.localwp.com/u/wizdude)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-to-change-region-for-ngrok-solution/19576 "2024-05-19T20:31:04Z")
Greetings, I’m in Australia and also wanted to be able to change the ngrok region. I’ve previously used Laragon and it has all of the regions as part of their “enable link” option. I’ve seen a few feature requests here … [Next page](https://community.localwp.com/c/workflow/8.md?page=1)