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Example code and wiki pages for the Swivel API.

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⑂0FORKS
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🏆#10,961GLOBAL RANK
🔥23DAYS TRENDING
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api gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 7. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #644 among PHP repositories and #10,961 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

api is an open-source project written in PHP: Example code and wiki pages for the Swivel API.

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

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

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/swivel/api.git
cd api

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

PHP >= 8.2 with Composer

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

api 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 api 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 source license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install api using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/swivel/api.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for api.

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

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 7 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Open Source 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 api do? +

Example code and wiki pages for the Swivel API.

What language is api written in? +

The primary language is PHP. Topics include: software.

Is api actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 12, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does api have? +

api has 7 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.

How does api rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 7 stars, swivel/api is ranked #10,961 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #644 among PHP projects.

What license is api distributed under? +

No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.

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