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The fastest Redis client for PHP. 100× faster cache reads, near-zero bandwidth, no code changes required.

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★248STARS
⑂12FORKS
!11ISSUES
🏆#7,637GLOBAL RANK
🔥4DAYS TRENDING
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Forks gained+1+3+10

relay gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 248. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 41 stars a year. It ranks #517 among PHP repositories and #7,637 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

relay is an open-source project written in PHP: The fastest Redis client for PHP. 100× faster cache reads, near-zero bandwidth, no code changes required.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in php, php-extension, redis. 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

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$ git clone https://github.com/cachewerk/relay.git
cd relay

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

PHP >= 8.2 with Composer

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

relay 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 relay 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 MIT license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install relay using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/cachewerk/relay.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for relay.

3

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

4

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 248 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does relay do? +

The fastest Redis client for PHP. 100× faster cache reads, near-zero bandwidth, no code changes required.

What language is relay written in? +

The primary language is PHP. Topics include: php, php-extension, redis.

Is relay actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 11 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does relay have? +

relay has 248 stars and 12 forks on GitHub.

How does relay rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 248 stars, cachewerk/relay is ranked #7,637 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #517 among PHP projects.

What license is relay distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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