Wampoon Control Panel

Wampoon Control Panel simplifies local web development by providing an easy-to-use interface to manage Apache and MariaDB servers, eliminating the need for manual command-line operations.

This application is designed for local development environments. Production servers require proper administration tools and security hardening. Use at your own risk.

What It Does

Wampoon Control Panel lets you manage your local development servers effortlessly:

• Start, stop, and restart Apache with a single click
• Control MariaDB servers without the command line
• Monitor server activity in real time
• Manage all servers together or individually
• Minimize to the system tray and run quietly in the background

The application handles proper server shutdown procedures and prevents conflicts by ensuring only one instance runs at a time.

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows 10 or later Runtime: .NET Framework 4.8 (already included in Windows 10 or later)

Getting Started

1. Run PwampoonControl.exe to launch the application
2. The control panel will scan for your Apache and MariaDB installations
3. Click individual start/stop buttons to control each server
4. Use "Start All" or "Stop All" for bulk operations
5. Watch the log area for real-time server status updates

Right-click the system tray icon for quick access to common functions when the window is minimized.

Common Issues

• Servers won't start: Check if ports 80 (Apache) or 3306 (MySQL) are already in use by other applications.
• "Server Not Found" errors: Verify the installation paths in your application settings match your actual server locations.
• Configuration problems: Review your httpd.conf and my.ini files for syntax errors or invalid paths.
• Need more details: Check the diagnostic logs within the application or look for error files in the wampoon-logs directory. Enable debug logging for verbose troubleshooting output.

Building from Source

1. Clone this repository
2. Open Pwamp.ControlPanel.sln in Visual Studio 2022 or later
3. Build the solution (Ctrl+Shift+B)
4. Run with F5 or Ctrl+F5

Contributing

Contributions are welcome. Please:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature)
3. Make your changes and test thoroughly
4. Commit with clear, descriptive messages
5. Push your branch and create a Pull Request

Reporting Issues

Found a bug? Please check the Issues page first to see if it's already been reported.

When reporting a new issue, include:

• Your Windows version and architecture
• Application version (from About dialog)
• Steps to reproduce the problem
• What you expected vs. what actually happened
• Any error messages or relevant log files
• Screenshots if helpful

Before reporting:

• Make sure you're using the latest version
• Check the troubleshooting section above
• Look for log files in the wampoon-logs directory

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

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