Available commands

Developing

Command	Description
php	Runs PHP commands (phpctl php -v or phpctl php -m).
composer	Runs Composer commands (phpctl composer install or pctl composer validate).
server [port] [directory]	Runs PHP’s built-in web-server (default port is 80 and default directory is current .).
sh [commands]	Starts an interactive Shell session or runs sh commands.
repl	Starts a PHP REPL session (powered by PsySH).
bundle	Bundles a project into an image and ships it as a single binary file.

Tools

Command	Description
box	Box: fast, zero config application bundler with PHARs.
co-phpunit	co-phpunit is a Coroutine-aware PHPUnit for testing Hyperf projects.
composer-require-checker	ComposerRequireChecker: A CLI tool to analyze composer dependencies and verify that no unknown symbols are used in the sources of a package.
couscous	Couscous: Couscous generates a GitHub pages website from your markdown documentation.
deptrac	Deptrac: Deptrac is a static code analysis tool for PHP that helps you communicate, visualize and enforce architectural decisions in your projects.
exakat	Exakat is a real time customizable static analyzer engine that analyse and fix code.
frankenphp	FrankenPHP: the Modern PHP App Server, written in Go.
infection	Infection is a Mutation Testing Framework.
pest	Pest is a testing framework with a focus on simplicity.
php-cs-fixer	PHP Coding Standards Fixer (PHP CS Fixer) fixes your code to follow standards.
phpcbf	PHP CodeSniffer is an essential development tool that ensures your code remains clean and consistent.
phpcs	PHP CodeSniffer is an essential development tool that ensures your code remains clean and consistent.
phpmd	PHP Mess Detector looks for several potential problems within your source code.
phpstan	PHPStan finds bugs in your code without writing tests. It’s open-source and free.
phpunit	PHPUnit is a programmer-oriented testing framework for PHP.
pint	Pint is an opinionated PHP code style fixer for minimalists.
rector	Rector is a tool that you can run on any project to get an instant upgrade or automated refactoring.
watchr	watchr: command-line utility to explore and validate domain names and certificates.

Scaffolders

Command	Description
create [framework] [dir]	Creates a new project using the given framework (or package).
init [skeleton]	Initializes a skeleton configuration.

Skeletons

• phpunit
• php-cs-fixer
• phpstan
• infection
• box

Helpers

Command	Description
help or man	Displays a help message.
self-update	Updates phpctl iself.
doctor	Inspects the current PHP_VERSION and PHPCTL_IMAGE.
build	Builds the current Dockerfile (useful for custom images).
images	Shows local phpctl images.