A micro PHP framework that's fast, easy, clean and RESTful. The framework does not do a lot of magic under the hood. It is, by design, very simple and very powerful.
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epiphany gained 17 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 678. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 38 stars a year. It ranks #300 among PHP repositories and #4,272 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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💡 Overview
epiphany is an open-source project written in PHP: A micro PHP framework that's fast, easy, clean and RESTful. The framework does not do a lot of magic under the hood. It is, by design, very simple and very powerful.
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/jmathai/epiphany.git
cd epiphany⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
PHP >= 8.2 with Composer
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
epiphany 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 epiphany 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install epiphany using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jmathai/epiphany.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for epiphany.
Import epiphany into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `epiphany --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
jmathai/epiphany is currently ranked #4,272 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4,267 | voxelize/voxelize | TypeScript | ★ 680 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,267 | cel-rust/cel-rust | Rust | ★ 680 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,267 | pivovarit/parallel-collectors | Java | ★ 680 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,267 | Qiuner/birdview | TypeScript | ★ 680 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,271 | SimoHypers/limusic | Rust | ★ 679 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,272 | jmathai/epiphany This Project | PHP | ★ 678 | |
| #4,272 | wshobson/maverick-mcp | Python | ★ 678 | Compare ↗ |
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| #4,274 | OpenChemistry/avogadrolibs | C++ | ★ 677 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,274 | lindera/lindera | Rust | ★ 677 | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does epiphany do? +
A micro PHP framework that's fast, easy, clean and RESTful. The framework does not do a lot of magic under the hood. It is, by design, very simple and very powerful.
What language is epiphany written in? +
The primary language is PHP. Topics include: software.
Is epiphany actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Dec 17, 2020 with 27 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does epiphany have? +
epiphany has 678 stars and 138 forks on GitHub.
How does epiphany rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 678 stars, jmathai/epiphany is ranked #4,272 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #300 among PHP projects.
What license is epiphany distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
