Turn any WP Staging backup into a fully working local copy of your live site: same content, same plugins, same database. WP Staging CLI sets up everything automatically on Windows, macOS, or Linux — no Docker expertise needed. Just copy, paste, run. Still fully containerized and Docker compatible.
We love Docker ❤️ but it is not always easy. That is why we created WP Staging CLI.
Built on Docker so it feels native, but you never touch a compose file.
New to Docker?
You only need Docker Desktop, or Docker Engine plus Docker Compose. You do not need to learn any Docker commands.
If Docker is not on your machine yet, install the free Docker Desktop and then come back to this page.
WP Staging CLI is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, authorized, sponsored, or endorsed by Docker Inc. “Docker” and the Docker logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Docker Inc.
What you’ll get:
- Isolated local Docker based site with same PHP & WordPress versions
- Automatic database import and configuration
- Behind each command is a full Docker setup that you never have to see
- All docker images can be exported and deployed
- Automatic SSL handling. No local SSL warnings in your browser
- Cleans up containers and volumes when you are done
- Think of it as a shortcut to everything you wish Docker did for WordPress out of the box.
You are ready in sixty seconds
- Make sure Docker is installed and running
- Have your WP Staging Developer license key ready
- Copy the commands below to your terminal or if you want it even easier, use the WP Staging commands generator inside the WP Staging plugin for a simple copy and paste experience without the need to customize manually any arguments: