MAMP Viewer and MAMP PRO: A Powerful Duo for Responsive Website Testing

MAMP Viewer - Responsive Design testing

The MAMP Viewer is a must-have tool for developers using MAMP PRO, allowing you to preview your local websites on mobile devices like iPhones and iPads with ease. And now, the app is also available for macOS, meaning you can preview your local projects directly on your Mac. Available for iOS on the App Store and for macOS on the Mac App Store, the app makes testing and viewing your sites straightforward, all within your local network.

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Key Features:

Real-time Mobile and Desktop Previews
MAMP Viewer lets you preview your MAMP PRO projects on both mobile devices and your Mac—no complicated router configurations needed. This is especially handy for developers working on responsive designs, as it enables real-time testing across different platforms. The app integrates seamlessly with MAMP PRO, detecting and displaying your locally hosted sites as they would appear on a mobile device or your desktop.

Bonjour Networking Technology
To manage local hostnames, MAMP Viewer uses Bonjour, which automatically generates “shadow hosts” for your projects. This means no more fiddling with DNS settings on your local network. MAMP PRO just adds .local to your hostnames, and you’re good to go.

Compatibility with WordPress
While MAMP Viewer works great for most WordPress sites, more complex setups can sometimes cause issues due to how WordPress stores hostnames. In such cases, MAMP PRO has a solution—its NAMO app, a local DNS server that ensures proper hostname handling across your network.

LAN Testing Without Configuration
One of the app’s best features is the ability to test your sites on mobile devices and Macs connected to the same Wi-Fi network, without needing to configure the router. Any changes you make to your site are instantly viewable on your mobile device or desktop, speeding up your development process.

To get started, ensure that MAMP PRO is properly configured. Once installed, simply enable the “Show in MAMP Viewer” option for your local site in MAMP PRO, restart the server, and your site will be ready to view in MAMP Viewer on your mobile device or Mac.

Learn more about MAMP Viewer on the MAMP Website.