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aws/aws-sdk-php

Official repository of the AWS SDK for PHP (@awsforphp)

PHP ◇ developer-tools Apache-2.0
★6.2KSTARS
⑂1.3KFORKS
!21ISSUES
🏆#1,114GLOBAL RANK
🔥2DAYS TRENDING
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS

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#58

MOST-STARRED PHP

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Stars gained+35+155+450
Per day555
Forks gained+6+25+63

aws-sdk-php gained 155 stars in the last 30 days, about 5 a day, and now has 6.2K. It is about 14 years old and has averaged roughly 443 stars a year. It ranks #58 among PHP repositories and #1,114 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

Trending Record

aws-sdk-php has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2047. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

aws-sdk-php is an open-source project written in PHP: Official repository of the AWS SDK for PHP (@awsforphp).

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

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in PHP for predictable speed.

2

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

3

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

4

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

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/aws/aws-sdk-php.git
cd aws-sdk-php

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

PHP >= 8.2 with Composer

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

aws-sdk-php 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 aws-sdk-php 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 Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install aws-sdk-php using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/aws/aws-sdk-php.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for aws-sdk-php.

3

Import aws-sdk-php into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `aws-sdk-php --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 6,205 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does aws-sdk-php do? +

Official repository of the AWS SDK for PHP (@awsforphp)

What language is aws-sdk-php written in? +

The primary language is PHP. Topics include: software.

Is aws-sdk-php actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 21 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does aws-sdk-php have? +

aws-sdk-php has 6,205 stars and 1,252 forks on GitHub.

How does aws-sdk-php rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 6,205 stars, aws/aws-sdk-php is ranked #1,114 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #58 among PHP projects.

What license is aws-sdk-php distributed under? +

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

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