LAMP Deck is a streamlined multisite manager designed to efficiently provision and manage multiple web applications without the need for Docker. Supporting popular PHP applications and CMS platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, and DokuWiki, this lightweight tool is ideal for developers seeking a quick setup with minimal overhead and complexity.

Value Proposition

LAMP Deck enables fast deployment of web environments while ensuring a fully reproducible architecture. Key features include a user-friendly CLI and an integrated web dashboard for easy site management. This tool stands out as a straightforward alternative to container-based solutions like Docker, particularly when complex orchestration is unnecessary.

Key Features

• Simple Setup: One-command installation for various web applications, allowing for rapid configuration of multiple sites.
• Built-in Dashboard: A lightweight web interface for managing sites and accessing essential features without requiring manual command line inputs.
• Automatic CMS Installation: Quickly install popular content management systems with automated database provisioning and administrative shortcuts.
• Environment Management: Supports creating HTML/PHP sites, managing domains, and activating SSL certificates with ease.

Supported Components

LAMP Deck installs key components including:

• Apache 2.4 (event MPM)
• PHP-FPM 8.x
• MariaDB
• Redis
• phpMyAdmin
• Certbot for Let's Encrypt integration

Usage Examples

Provisioning a WordPress site can be done in seconds using commands such as:

sudo lampdeck install wordpress blog "Corporate website"
sudo lampdeck create-domain blog.local blog
sudo lampdeck activate-ssl blog.local

Access the site at:

https://SERVER-IP/blog/

When to Use LAMP Deck

Ideal for various scenarios including local development, small VPS hosting, internal tools and services, multisite environments, and self-hosted applications.

Target Audience

LAMP Deck is beneficial for:

• PHP developers
• WordPress developers
• System administrators
• Homelab enthusiasts
• Anyone managing multiple sites on a single server

Roadmap for Future Enhancements

Future improvements include CLI autocomplete, enhanced installation workflows, support for additional Linux distributions, and expanded application options across CMS, education, and e-commerce categories. LAMP Deck aims to adapt and grow based on user feedback and needs.