Documentation parser powering developer.wordpress.org
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Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#433
MOST-STARRED PHP
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
phpdoc-parser gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 239. It is about 14 years old and has averaged roughly 17 stars a year. It ranks #433 among PHP repositories and #6,177 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
44
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jan 30, 2013
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
phpdoc-parser has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
phpdoc-parser is an open-source project written in PHP: Documentation parser powering developer.wordpress.org.
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/WordPress/phpdoc-parser.git
cd phpdoc-parser
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
PHP >= 8.2 with Composer
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
phpdoc-parser 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 phpdoc-parser 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 source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install phpdoc-parser using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/WordPress/phpdoc-parser.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for phpdoc-parser.
Import phpdoc-parser into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `phpdoc-parser --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
WordPress/phpdoc-parser is currently ranked #6,177 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #6,177 | WordPress/phpdoc-parser This Project | PHP | ★ 239 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does phpdoc-parser do? +
Documentation parser powering developer.wordpress.org
What language is phpdoc-parser written in? +
The primary language is PHP. Topics include: software.
Is phpdoc-parser actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 24, 2026 with 64 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does phpdoc-parser have? +
phpdoc-parser has 239 stars and 81 forks on GitHub.
How does phpdoc-parser rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 239 stars, WordPress/phpdoc-parser is ranked #6,177 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #433 among PHP projects.
What license is phpdoc-parser distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.