pickle ☆
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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
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Sep 26, 2024 7:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3f3e44fd
Sep 14, 2024 6:50am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4fa485ed
Feb 8, 2023 2:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e1b0c77d
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