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crazywhalecc/static-php-cli

Build standalone portable PHP binaries on Linux, macOS, Windows, with PHP project together, with popular extensions included.

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Window	7 days	30 days	90 days
Stars gained	+14	+49	+180
Per day	2	2	2
Forks gained	+2	+8	+21

static-php-cli gained 49 stars in the last 30 days, about 2 a day, and now has 1.9K. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 389 stars a year. It ranks #136 among PHP repositories and #1,912 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

static-php-cli is an open-source project written in PHP: Build standalone portable PHP binaries on Linux, macOS, Windows, with PHP project together, with popular extensions included.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in alpine, binary, frankenphp. 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

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$ git clone https://github.com/crazywhalecc/static-php-cli.git
cd static-php-cli

$ git clone https://github.com/crazywhalecc/static-php-cli.git
cd static-php-cli

> git clone https://github.com/crazywhalecc/static-php-cli.git
cd static-php-cli

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

• macOS
• Linux
• Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

PHP >= 8.2 with Composer

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

static-php-cli 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

Command-Line Automation

Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.

CI/CD Workflow Integration

Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.

Developer Environment Setup

Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.

Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration

Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.

🚀 Getting Started

Install static-php-cli using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/crazywhalecc/static-php-cli.git`

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for static-php-cli.

Import static-php-cli into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

Execute your test suite or run `static-php-cli --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 1,935 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 static-php-cli do? +

Build standalone portable PHP binaries on Linux, macOS, Windows, with PHP project together, with popular extensions included.

What language is static-php-cli written in? +

The primary language is PHP. Topics include: alpine, binary, frankenphp, php, php-cli.

Is static-php-cli actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 24, 2026 with 38 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does static-php-cli have? +

static-php-cli has 1,943 stars and 416 forks on GitHub.

How does static-php-cli rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 1,943 stars, crazywhalecc/static-php-cli is ranked #1,912 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #136 among PHP projects.

What license is static-php-cli distributed under? +

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

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> Build standalone portable PHP binaries on Linux, macOS, Windows, with PHP project together, with popular extensions included

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