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Description:
PHP Extension installer

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: php extensions pecl developer-tools cli

Install: brew install pickle

About:
Pickle is a command-line tool designed to install and manage PHP extensions from various sources, including PECL and source archives. It simplifies the often complex process of compiling and configuring extensions, providing a unified interface for PHP developers. Its main value proposition is streamlining the extension management workflow, making it easier to enhance PHP environments with new capabilities.

Key Features:

Installs PHP extensions from PECL and source archives
Simplifies the compilation and configuration process
Provides a unified command-line interface for extension management
Supports managing dependencies for extensions

Use Cases:

Installing a new PHP extension like 'redis' or 'xdebug' without manual compilation steps
Managing and updating extensions across different PHP versions in a development environment
Automating the setup of PHP environments with specific extension requirements

Alternatives:

pecl – Pickle is often considered a modern, more user-friendly alternative to the traditional PECL installer, with better dependency handling and a more consistent user experience.
Manual Compilation – Pickle automates the entire process of downloading, compiling, and configuring extensions, which is typically a manual and error-prone task.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 26, 2024 7:41pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	3f3e44fd
Sep 14, 2024 6:50am		0	VERSION_BUMP	4fa485ed