How to Set Up a Local WordPress Environment Like a Pro with Valet, WP-CLI, and MySQL
If you're a developer or enthusiast looking to quickly spin up a local WordPress environment on your machine, you're in the right place! In this article, we’ll show you how to set up WordPress locally with just a few simple terminal commands using Valet, WP-CLI, and MySQL. This approach will streamline your workflow and help you get started with minimal effort, so you can focus on development instead of spending time on setup.
Before we begin, here’s what you'll need installed on your machine:
- Valet – A fast and simple local development environment for macOS, providing a minimalistic approach to hosting websites.
- WP-CLI – A powerful command-line interface for managing WordPress installations and workflows.
- MySQL – WordPress relies on a database, and MySQL will handle that. We’ll walk through installing MySQL as part of this guide.