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Description:
Dependency Manager for PHP
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.9.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @getcomposer  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: php dependency-manager package-manager development
Install: brew install composer
About:
Composer is a fundamental tool for managing dependencies in PHP applications. It allows developers to declare the libraries their project needs and installs them in a project directory. It also handles autoloading, making it easy to use third-party code without manual file includes.
Key Features:
  • Dependency management and installation
  • Autoloading for third-party libraries
  • Project initialization and scaffolding
  • Lock file for reproducible builds
Use Cases:
  • Managing libraries for a web application
  • Creating a new PHP project from scratch
  • Installing frameworks like Laravel or Symfony
Alternatives:
  • Pears – The older PHP package system, largely superseded by Composer.
  • NPM – Node.js equivalent, manages JavaScript dependencies.
License: MIT
Dependencies: php
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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