What is Tinkerwell?
Tinkerwell is a dynamic PHP code runner and scratchpad designed to streamline application development, debugging, and rapid prototyping. Developers can evaluate any PHP code locally or on remote servers, access application context, inspect outputs in real time, and preview HTML content such as emails and views.
The tool integrates tightly with popular frameworks and supports advanced functionalities, including AI-generated code suggestions, magic comments for live debugging, and easy code execution in Docker, Laravel Vapor, or via SSH. Tinkerwell boosts productivity by eliminating the need for temporary routes or controllers, making it an essential companion for efficient PHP workflows across diverse environments.
Features
- AI Code Generation: Automatically generates PHP code contextually using artificial intelligence.
- Multi-Environment Execution: Evaluate code locally, over SSH, in Docker containers, or Laravel Vapor environments.
- Real-Time Feedback: Provides instant output visualization in expandable cards, tables, and graphs.
- HTML Preview: Instantly render HTML for emails and views for quick verification.
- Magic Comments: Use annotated comments for advanced debugging and live code coverage.
- Code History and Snippets: Save, reuse, and manage code snippets across projects.
- Framework Support: Built-in drivers for major PHP frameworks; extendable to any PHP application.
- Log Inspection: Tail logs and inspect application events within the editor.
- Command Palette: Quick access to editor commands and features.
- IDE Companion: Seamlessly integrates with development workflows, complementing traditional IDEs.
Use Cases
- Rapid prototyping of PHP functions and controller methods.
- Debugging application logic with real-time feedback.
- Generating PHP scripts using AI-powered suggestions.
- Previewing HTML output for mailables and views during development.
- Running and testing code securely on production or remote servers via SSH.
- Exploring and manipulating application databases using Eloquent.
- Inspecting log files to troubleshoot errors and events.
- Saving and reusing common PHP code snippets across projects.
FAQs
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What operating systems is Tinkerwell available for?
Tinkerwell is available for macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon), Windows, and Linux. -
Does Tinkerwell support team licenses?
Yes, Tinkerwell offers team licenses for organizations and groups, allowing multiple developers to benefit from its features. -
Can I use Tinkerwell with frameworks other than Laravel?
Tinkerwell includes drivers for all major PHP frameworks and is extendable for use with any PHP application. -
Does Tinkerwell offer a perpetual license?
Yes, each purchase includes a perpetual fallback license allowing you to use Tinkerwell forever. -
Are software updates included with the purchase?
A license includes access to all updates for one year, with options to renew or upgrade.
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Tinkerwell Uptime Monitor
Average Uptime
98.75%
Average Response Time
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