Test S3 APIs
Without The Cloud
Test and debug S3 workflows locally with Bucket Buddy. 100% AWS S3 compatible local emulator for Windows, macOS, and Linux. No AWS account required.
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Bucket Buddy - Local S3 Emulator
Test S3 APIs
Powerful Local S3 Emulation
Everything you need for fast, private development.
Lightning-Fast Local Testing
Instantly test uploads, signed URLs, and S3 interactions with zero latency.
100% AWS S3 Compatible
Works seamlessly with the AWS SDKs and tools you already use — no code changes required.
Private & Secure
Everything stays on your machine. Perfect for sensitive or offline projects.
Auto-Generated Local Keys
Bucket Buddy automatically creates safe, local credentials so you never expose your real AWS keys.
Visual File Manager
Browse, upload, and organize your files from a simple desktop interface.
Signed URL Testing
Generate and validate signed URLs exactly as AWS would — without the cloud.
See It In Action
Watch how Bucket Buddy streamlines your local S3 workflow — from file upload to signed URL generation, all offline.
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Herd Ready
Seamless Laravel Herd Integration
Bucket Buddy automatically detects your local Laravel Herd sites and lets you import them directly into the app for quick setup — complete with Composer and environment configuration handled for you.
Auto-Detection
Instantly finds your local Herd sites — no manual path digging.
Instant site detection and import
Zero manual configuration needed
Works with all Herd sites
Smart Package Management
Automatically installs and configures the required Composer package for local S3 support (if not already present).
One-click Composer package install
No terminal commands required
Detects if already installed
Automatic .env Configuration
Updates your .env with the correct local S3 credentials and storage configuration — ready to use immediately.
# Automatically added by Bucket Buddy AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=bucket-buddy AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=bucket-buddy AWS_DEFAULT_REGION=local AWS_BUCKET=my-local-bucket AWS_ENDPOINT=http://bucket-buddy.s3.localhost:9876 AWS_USE_PATH_STYLE_ENDPOINT=true
< 30s
Setup time
Zero
Config errors
100% Local
Reliability
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Made for Every Stage of Development
Whether you’re building locally, prototyping new features, or hacking on side projects — Bucket Buddy fits right into your workflow.
Local Development
Build and test locally with zero AWS setup. Perfect for development environments.
- No AWS account needed
- Instant setup in minutes
- Zero configuration required
Learning & Prototyping
Experiment freely without worrying about credentials or billing.
- Risk-free experimentation
- No billing surprises
- Instant reset & cleanup
Indie Hackers
Develop offline and ship faster with a reliable local S3 replacement.
- Speed up development
- Reduce early costs
- Easy cloud migration
Start Testing S3 Locally Today
Join developers saving hours of setup time and catching issues before they hit production.
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