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Add two guides under Local Development for the experimental `supabase
stack` commands, wire them into the docs nav, the CLI reference, the
marketing features list, and the pages that readers reach with a port
conflict.

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- guides/local-development/parallel-projects: run one local project per
app, git worktree, branch, or named environment on a single machine.
Covers identity, automatic port assignment, removing fixed ports from
config.toml, named projects, finding endpoints, stop and destroy, the
`[experimental] stack` setting, and current limitations.
- guides/local-development/runtimes: the Docker and native runtimes, how
the CLI picks one, native platform requirements, artifact download and
cache locations, and runtime limitations.

Cross-links and context:
- Local development index, CLI getting started, CLI workflows, managing
environments, AI tools, MCP, and the edge functions port troubleshooting
entry now point readers to the new guides where a second `supabase
start` fails on a port conflict.
- CLI reference: `supabase stack`, `stack start`, `stack stop`, `stack
destroy`, the `experimental.stack` config key, and a note on `supabase
start` and `[experimental] stack`.
- www: two feature entries and copy tweaks on the hosted Postgres and
innovation teams solution pages.
- supa-mdx-lint: allow worktree, glibc, musl, and checksum.
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---
title: Local Development & CLI
subtitle: Learn how to develop locally and use the Supabase CLI
---
To develop your applications using the locally running Supabase stack, you'll need to install the [Supabase CLI](#cli) and a container runtime.
<Admonition type="note">
A container manager compatible with Docker APIs is a prerequisite for `supabase start`:
- [OrbStack](https://orbstack.dev/) (macOS) - recommended on macOS
- [Docker Desktop](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/) (macOS, Windows, Linux) - recommended on Windows and Linux
- [Rancher Desktop](https://rancherdesktop.io/) (macOS, Windows, Linux)
- [Podman](https://podman.io/) (macOS, Windows, Linux)
The experimental `supabase stack` commands can also run a local project as processes on your machine without Docker on Linux and on macOS on Apple silicon. See [Docker and native runtimes](/docs/guides/local-development/docker-and-native-runtimes).
</Admonition>
## Quickstart
<Admonition type="note">
Pick an install method and use the same tab in every step below. **Homebrew** gives you a global `supabase` command. **npm, pnpm, and yarn** install the CLI into your project as a dev dependency, so you run it through your package runner (`npx supabase`, `pnpm supabase`, or `yarn supabase`). See [Install and run the CLI](/docs/guides/local-development/cli/getting-started) for details.
</Admonition>
1. Install the Supabase CLI:
<Tabs scrollable size="small" type="underlined" defaultActiveId="npm" queryGroup="package-manager"><TabPanel id="npm" label="npm">
```sh
npm install supabase --save-dev
```
</TabPanel><TabPanel id="yarn" label="yarn">
```sh
NODE_OPTIONS=--no-experimental-fetch yarn add supabase --dev
```
</TabPanel><TabPanel id="pnpm" label="pnpm">
```sh
pnpm add supabase --save-dev --allow-build=supabase
```
<Admonition type="note">
The `--allow-build=supabase` flag is required on pnpm version 10 or higher. If you're using an older version of pnpm, omit this flag.
</Admonition>
</TabPanel><TabPanel id="brew" label="brew">
```sh
brew install supabase/tap/supabase
```
</TabPanel></Tabs>
2. In your repo, initialize the local Supabase project:
<Tabs scrollable size="small" type="underlined" defaultActiveId="npm" queryGroup="package-manager"><TabPanel id="npm" label="npm">
```sh
npx supabase init
```
</TabPanel><TabPanel id="yarn" label="yarn">
```sh
yarn supabase init
```
</TabPanel><TabPanel id="pnpm" label="pnpm">
```sh
pnpm supabase init
```
</TabPanel><TabPanel id="brew" label="brew">
```sh
supabase init
```
</TabPanel>
</Tabs>
3. Start the local Supabase stack:
<Tabs scrollable size="small" type="underlined" defaultActiveId="npm" queryGroup="package-manager"><TabPanel id="npm" label="npm">
```sh
npx supabase start
```
</TabPanel><TabPanel id="yarn" label="yarn">
```sh
yarn supabase start
```
</TabPanel><TabPanel id="pnpm" label="pnpm">
```sh
pnpm supabase start
```
</TabPanel><TabPanel id="brew" label="brew">
```sh
supabase start
```
</TabPanel>
</Tabs>
4. View your local Supabase instance at [http://localhost:54323](http://localhost:54323).
<Admonition type="caution">
If your local development machine is connected to an untrusted public network, you should create a separate Docker network and bind to 127.0.0.1 before starting the local development stack. This restricts network access to only your localhost machine.
```sh
docker network create -o 'com.docker.network.bridge.host_binding_ipv4=127.0.0.1' local-network
npx supabase start --network-id local-network
```
You should never expose your local development stack publicly.
</Admonition>
## Local development
Local development with Supabase allows you to work on your projects in a self-contained environment on your local machine. Working locally has several advantages:
1. Faster development: You can make changes and see results instantly without waiting for remote deployments.
2. Offline work: You can continue development even without an internet connection.
3. Cost-effective: Local development is free and doesn't consume your project's quota.
4. Enhanced privacy: Sensitive data remains on your local machine during development.
5. Safe testing: You can experiment with different configurations and features without affecting your production environment.
Once set up, you can initialize a new Supabase project, start the local stack, and begin developing your application using local Supabase services. This includes access to a local Postgres database, Auth, Storage, and other Supabase features.
With the default ports, `supabase start` runs one local project per machine. To run a local project for each app or git worktree at the same time, use the experimental `supabase stack` commands described in [Running multiple local projects](/docs/guides/local-development/running-multiple-local-projects).
## CLI
The Supabase CLI is a tool that enables developers to run Supabase services locally and manage hosted projects directly from the terminal. It provides a suite of commands for various tasks, including:
- Setting up and managing local development environments
- Generating TypeScript types for your database schema
- Handling [database migrations](/docs/guides/local-development/database-migrations) and [declarative database schemas](/docs/guides/local-development/declarative-database-schemas)
- Managing environment variables and secrets
- Deploying your project to the Supabase platform
With the CLI, you can streamline your development workflow, automate repetitive tasks, and maintain consistency across different environments. It's an essential tool for both local development and CI/CD pipelines.
See the [CLI Getting Started guide](/docs/guides/local-development/cli/getting-started) for more information.