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Sensei LMS - Online Courses, Quizzes, & Learning

PHP ◇ lms GPL-2.0
★596STARS
⑂218FORKS
!725ISSUES
🏆#5,358GLOBAL RANK
🔥3DAYS TRENDING
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sensei gained 15 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 596. It is about 14 years old and has averaged roughly 43 stars a year. It ranks #360 among PHP repositories and #5,358 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

sensei is an open-source project written in PHP: Sensei LMS - Online Courses, Quizzes, & Learning.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in lms, php, sensei. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in PHP for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/Automattic/sensei.git
cd sensei

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

PHP >= 8.2 with Composer

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

sensei coordinates its core functionality through a modular PHP pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed sensei into PHP backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open GPL-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install sensei using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/Automattic/sensei.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for sensei.

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Import sensei into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `sensei --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 596 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the GPL-2.0 license.
Built in PHP for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with PHP and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with PHP, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

Automattic/sensei is currently ranked #5,358 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does sensei do? +

Sensei LMS - Online Courses, Quizzes, & Learning

What language is sensei written in? +

The primary language is PHP. Topics include: lms, php, sensei, teaching, wordpress.

Is sensei actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 1, 2026 with 725 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does sensei have? +

sensei has 596 stars and 218 forks on GitHub.

How does sensei rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 596 stars, Automattic/sensei is ranked #5,358 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #360 among PHP projects.

What license is sensei distributed under? +

The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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