Fluid template rendering engine - Standalone version
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#417
MOST-STARRED PHP
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
Fluid gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 170. It is about 11 years old and has averaged roughly 15 stars a year. It ranks #417 among PHP repositories and #5,534 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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3
DAYS ON TRENDING
#3932
BEST RANK
Sep 26, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
Fluid has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3932. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Fluid is an open-source project written in PHP: Fluid template rendering engine - Standalone version.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in PHP. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in PHP for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/TYPO3/Fluid.git
cd Fluid⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
PHP >= 8.2 with Composer
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
Fluid 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 Fluid 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 LGPL-3.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install Fluid using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/TYPO3/Fluid.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Fluid.
Import Fluid into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Fluid --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 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
TYPO3/Fluid is currently ranked #5,534 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fluid do? +
Fluid template rendering engine - Standalone version
What language is Fluid written in? +
The primary language is PHP. Topics include: software.
Is Fluid actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 77 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Fluid have? +
Fluid has 170 stars and 112 forks on GitHub.
How does Fluid rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 170 stars, TYPO3/Fluid is ranked #5,534 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #417 among PHP projects.
What license is Fluid distributed under? +
The repository reports a LGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
