Composer-Unused
A Composer tool that scans your PHP code to identify and show unused Composer dependencies.
What is Composer-Unused?
composer-unused is a static analysis tool for PHP projects that identifies Composer dependencies installed but not actually used in the codebase. It scans code to detect which package symbols are referenced, helping developers maintain cleaner projects by removing unnecessary packages. This solves the problem of accumulating unused dependencies in large repositories, reducing maintenance overhead.
PHP developers working on medium to large projects with many Composer dependencies, particularly those using frameworks like Symfony where dependency bloat can accumulate. It's also valuable for teams focused on code hygiene and performance optimization.
Developers choose composer-unused because it provides accurate, actionable insights through static analysis of symbol usage, unlike basic tools that only show dependency chains. Its unique selling points include framework-specific configuration sets (e.g., for Symfony), performance optimizations like automatic XDebug disabling, and flexible filtering options for excluding directories or packages.
Overview
Show unused composer dependencies by scanning your code
Use Cases
Best For
- Identifying and removing unused Composer packages in large PHP repositories to reduce bloat.
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