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Tokaido

Free#32 of 40 in Container Development Environments

Tokaido: A focused, free CLI stack for local Drupal development with Docker and optional services. Ranked #32 of 40 in Container Development Environments by our editors (5.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for drupal developers wanting a simple CLI stack.

5.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Drupal developers wanting a simple CLI stack
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Founded
2016 · Melbourne, Australia
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and open source with Docker Compose generation and YAML sharing
- Supports HTTPS, Unison synchronization, SSH, and Xdebug
- Optional Solr, Memcache, Mailhog, and Adminer services
Where it doesn't
- Focused on Drupal rather than broader development workflows
- Windows support is documented as experimental
- Does not provide Kubernetes environments

Our verdict on Tokaido

Tokaido is an open-source command-line tool for running isolated Drupal development environments locally. It is designed for Drupal developers who want to start projects with the tok CLI while using Docker-based services such as PHP, Nginx, MySQL, and Varnish. Tokaido supports macOS, Linux, and Windows, with Windows documented as experimental. Its repository-shared YAML configuration also gives teams a way to keep project environment settings alongside their code.

The main strength is its focused local development workflow. Developers can generate and customize Docker Compose configurations, access environments through SSH or a browser, and use an HTTPS local proxy for development sites. Unison file synchronization is included, while Composer and Drush fit common Drupal workflows. Xdebug configuration supports local IDE connections, and the published category specifications include IDE integration and resource controls. These capabilities make Tokaido a practical fit for developers who prefer a CLI-led environment rather than a desktop-first interface.

Tokaido also covers common supporting services without moving away from its Drupal focus. Solr, Memcache, Mailhog, and Adminer can be added as optional services, allowing projects to model a broader local stack. The trade-off is scope: Tokaido is narrowly centered on Drupal and does not provide Kubernetes environments. Its official documentation includes references to Drupal 7 and Drupal 8 and older dependency versions, which may require additional attention for newer projects. Choose Tokaido for a free, open-source Docker workflow centered on Drupal; choose an alternative if you need Kubernetes or a broader multi-framework environment.

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Tokaido pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Tokaido fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Desktop platforms	macOS, Linux, Windows
Local Kubernetes	Not verified
Compose workflows	Yes
Cluster mode	Not verified
IDE integration	Yes
Resource controls	Yes
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	macOS, Linux, Windows
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	11 integrations: Docker, Docker Compose, Homebrew, Unison, Composer, Drush …
Pricing	Free plan
Website	tokaido.io
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Tokaido integrations

Tokaido lists 11 integrations on its own site.

Docker
Docker Compose
Homebrew
Unison
Composer
Drush
Solr
Memcache
Mailhog
Adminer
Xdebug

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