Overview

Several tools are available to install, start, and manage the LocalStack emulator. Your starting point should be lstk, the modern CLI for managing LocalStack. The MCP server is also available for AI-driven management, giving you complete control over the lifecycle of your local cloud environment.

Note that the previous localstack CLI is now deprecated, but can still be used if necessary.

LocalStack Desktop

Getting started with the LocalStack Desktop application.

LocalStack MCP Server

Use the LocalStack MCP Server to manage your local cloud development environment through AI-powered MCP clients.

lstk

Reference guide for lstk, the modern CLI for managing LocalStack, with installation, configuration, commands, and troubleshooting.