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LocalStack License Change Leaves Developers Without Free Local Cloud Emulation

LocalStack sunset its community edition in March 2026, leaving developers who relied on free local AWS service emulation without an option. Teams need a free, fast, MIT-licensed alternative for local cloud development without feature gates.

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