ComposerRequireChecker
A CLI tool that detects soft dependencies in PHP projects by checking for symbols not declared in composer.json.
What is ComposerRequireChecker?
ComposerRequireChecker is a command-line tool that analyzes PHP projects to detect "soft" dependencies—symbols (classes, functions, constants) used in your code that aren't explicitly declared in your `composer.json` file. It solves the problem of unexpected breaks when indirect dependencies update by ensuring all dependencies are hard-declared.
PHP developers and teams managing Composer-based projects who want to maintain explicit, stable dependencies and avoid surprises from transitive dependency updates.
Developers choose ComposerRequireChecker for its focused, lightweight approach to dependency validation—it doesn't require full Composer installation, offers configurable whitelists, and integrates into CI workflows to enforce dependency hygiene.
Overview
A CLI tool to check whether a specific composer package uses imported symbols that aren't part of its direct composer dependencies
Use Cases
Best For
- Auditing existing PHP projects for undeclared dependencies
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