MildStack Desktop
The MildStack Desktop App is a visual interface for browsing and managing your local AWS resources. Browse S3 buckets, explore DynamoDB tables, and inspect SQS queues — all from one app.
Overview
The MildStack Desktop App gives you a visual way to interact with your local AWS resources. Instead of typing CLI commands or writing scripts, you can browse, create, edit, and delete resources through an intuitive graphical interface.
It connects to your running MildStack instances and provides dedicated browsers for each supported service.
Key Features
Multi-Instance Management
The Desktop App can connect to any running MildStack instance. Use the instance selector in the sidebar to switch between different environments:
- See all running instances at a glance
- Switch between instances with one click
- View the port and endpoint URL for each instance
S3 Resource Browser
Browse and manage your local S3 resources visually:
- List buckets and see their properties
- Navigate objects within a bucket using a file-explorer-like interface
- Upload and download files with drag-and-drop support
- View object metadata including size, content type, and last modified date
- Delete objects and buckets with confirmation dialogs
DynamoDB Explorer
Inspect and manage your local DynamoDB tables:
- List tables with their key schema and status
- Browse items in a table with sortable columns
- View item details with formatted attribute values
- Create and edit items directly in the app
- Query and scan tables using the built-in query builder
SQS Queue Browser
Monitor and manage your local SQS queues:
- List queues with message counts and attributes
- View queue details including configuration and dead-letter settings
- Send messages to a queue directly from the UI
- Receive and inspect messages with full body and attribute visibility
- Purge queues to clear all messages
- Monitor DLQ (Dead Letter Queue) redrive status
Getting Started
Connect to an Instance
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Start a MildStack instance using the CLI:
mildstack start -
Open the Desktop App — it will automatically detect running instances on your machine.
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Select an instance from the sidebar to start browsing resources.
The Desktop App detects instances running on the default port (4566) automatically. If you're using a custom port, you can add it manually from the instance selector.
Navigate Services
Use the sidebar to switch between services:
- S3 — Browse buckets and objects
- DynamoDB — Explore tables and items
- SQS — Monitor queues and messages
Download
The Desktop App is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Download the latest version from the Installation page.
| Platform | Download |
|---|---|
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | .dmg |
| macOS (Intel) | .dmg |
| Windows | .exe installer |
| Linux | .AppImage |