> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://documentation.bearsampp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What is Bearsampp? Portable WAMP Stack for Windows

> Bearsampp is a fully portable WAMP stack for Windows. Run Apache, PHP, MySQL, and more from any folder or USB drive — no installer, no system changes.

Bearsampp is a portable WAMP software stack for Windows that bundles a web server, databases, scripting languages, and development tools into a single directory. You extract it, run it, and your local development environment is ready — no installer, no changes to your Windows registry, no conflicts with other software on your machine.

## Key features

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  <Card title="Truly portable" icon="usb">
    Run Bearsampp from any folder, a USB drive, or a network share. Move it anywhere and it works — your settings travel with it.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Multiple module versions" icon="code-branch">
    Install multiple versions of PHP, MySQL, MariaDB, and other modules. Switch between them instantly from the tray menu.
  </Card>

  <Card title="System tray control" icon="display">
    Start, stop, and restart individual services or all services at once from the Windows system tray — no command line needed.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Built-in admin tools" icon="wrench">
    phpMyAdmin and phpPgAdmin are included out of the box for managing your databases through a browser.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SSL support" icon="lock">
    Generate SSL certificates directly from the tray menu to test HTTPS locally without any extra setup.
  </Card>

  <Card title="No system changes" icon="shield-check">
    Bearsampp does not modify your system PATH, Windows registry, or any global settings. Remove it by deleting the folder.
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## Included modules

Bearsampp ships with a full suite of binaries, tools, and web applications.

### Binaries

These are the core services that Bearsampp runs as Windows services:

| Module         | Description                                                    |
| -------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Apache**     | The web server that serves your local projects                 |
| **PHP**        | Server-side scripting with PEAR and extra extensions included  |
| **MySQL**      | Open-source relational database management system              |
| **MariaDB**    | Community-developed fork of MySQL                              |
| **PostgreSQL** | Object-relational database management system                   |
| **Node.js**    | JavaScript runtime for server-side development                 |
| **Memcached**  | Distributed memory object caching system                       |
| **MailPit**    | Web and API based SMTP testing — catch outgoing emails locally |
| **Xlight**     | Lightweight FTP server                                         |

### Tools

These utilities are available from the tray menu and the integrated consoles:

| Tool            | Description                                             |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Composer**    | Dependency manager for PHP                              |
| **Git**         | Version control system with Git console and GUI         |
| **Ngrok**       | Secure tunnels to expose your localhost to the internet |
| **Python**      | High-level general-purpose programming language         |
| **Ruby**        | Dynamic object-oriented programming language            |
| **Perl**        | General-purpose interpreted scripting language          |
| **PowerShell**  | Windows console and scripting environment               |
| **Ghostscript** | Interpreter for PostScript and PDF                      |
| **Bruno**       | API client for testing and exploring APIs               |

### Applications

These web applications are bundled and accessible directly in your browser:

| Application    | Description                                    |
| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **phpMyAdmin** | Web-based administration for MySQL and MariaDB |
| **phpPgAdmin** | Web-based administration for PostgreSQL        |

## Portability

Because Bearsampp stores everything inside its own directory, you can:

* Copy or move the entire folder to a different drive or machine
* Run it from a USB drive on any Windows computer
* Keep multiple Bearsampp installations side by side for different projects
* Remove it completely by deleting the folder — nothing is left behind on your system

<Note>
  Bearsampp requires Administrator privileges to install and manage Windows services. You must right-click `bearsampp.exe` and select **Run as administrator** each time you launch it, or configure it to always run as administrator from its file properties.
</Note>

Ready to get Bearsampp running on your machine? Head to the [installation guide](/installation).