sebastianbergmann/complexity
Library for calculating the complexity of PHP code units
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complexity gained 31 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1.3K. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 210 stars a year. It ranks #239 among PHP repositories and #3,552 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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complexity has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3497. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
complexity is an open-source project written in PHP: Library for calculating the complexity of PHP code units.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cyclomatic-complexity, software-metrics. 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/sebastianbergmann/complexity.git
cd complexity⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
PHP >= 8.2 with Composer
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
complexity 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 complexity 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 BSD-3-Clause license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install complexity using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/sebastianbergmann/complexity.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for complexity.
Import complexity into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `complexity --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
sebastianbergmann/complexity is currently ranked #3,552 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does complexity do? +
Library for calculating the complexity of PHP code units
What language is complexity written in? +
The primary language is PHP. Topics include: cyclomatic-complexity, software-metrics.
Is complexity actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 2 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does complexity have? +
complexity has 1,259 stars and 12 forks on GitHub.
How does complexity rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1,259 stars, sebastianbergmann/complexity is ranked #3,552 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #239 among PHP projects.
What license is complexity distributed under? +
The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
