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๐ŸงŸ The modern PHP app server

Go โ—‡ caddy MIT
โ˜…11.5KSTARS
โ‘‚502FORKS
!119ISSUES
๐Ÿ†#1,289GLOBAL RANK
๐Ÿ”ฅ5DAYS TRENDING
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โšก Executive Summary & Quick Facts

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frankenphp is frankenphp is an open-source project written in Go: ๐ŸงŸ The modern PHP app server..

Repository php/frankenphp โ†—
Primary Category caddy
Language & Stack Go
Software License MIT
Community Traction โ˜… 11.5K stars ยท โ‘‚ 502 forks ยท #1,289 globally
Maintenance โ— Active (Last commit: Oct 23, 2026) ยท 119 open issues
Target Audience Developers and engineering teams building with Go, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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#176

MOST-STARRED Go

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Stars gained+70+286+900
Per day101010
Forks gained+3+10+25

frankenphp gained 286 stars in the last 30 days, about 10 a day, and now has 11.5K. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 2.3K stars a year. It ranks #176 among Go repositories and #1,289 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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๐Ÿ’ก Overview

frankenphp is an open-source project written in Go: ๐ŸงŸ The modern PHP app server.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in caddy, frankenphp, go. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

โšก Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Go 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.

๐Ÿ“ฅ Installation

terminal
$ go install github.com/php/frankenphp@latest

โš™ System Requirements

Platforms

  • โ€ข macOS
  • โ€ข Linux
  • โ€ข Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Go >= 1.21 runtime environment

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

๐Ÿง  How It Works

frankenphp coordinates its core functionality through a modular Go 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed frankenphp into Go 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.

๐Ÿš€ Getting Started

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Install frankenphp using your package manager: `go install github.com/php/frankenphp@latest`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for frankenphp.

3

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

4

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

๐Ÿ‘ Strengths

Active community backing with 11,458 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in Go 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.

โš ๏ธ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Go 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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๐Ÿ‘ฅ Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Go, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

๐Ÿ† Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does frankenphp do? +

๐ŸงŸ The modern PHP app server

What language is frankenphp written in? +

The primary language is Go. Topics include: caddy, frankenphp, go, php, sapi.

Is frankenphp actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 23, 2026 with 119 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does frankenphp have? +

frankenphp has 11,458 stars and 502 forks on GitHub.

How does frankenphp rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 11,458 stars, php/frankenphp is ranked #1,289 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #176 among Go projects.

What license is frankenphp distributed under? +

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

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