Composer Installers
A Composer library installer that maps package types to custom installation paths for PHP frameworks.
What is Composer Installers?
Composer/Installers is a PHP package that extends the Composer dependency manager to install packages into custom directories based on their type. It solves the problem of organizing framework-specific plugins, themes, and modules outside Composer's default vendor folder, making it easier to manage extensions for platforms like WordPress, Drupal, and Laravel.
PHP package authors and developers building plugins, themes, or modules for frameworks and CMS platforms that require non-standard installation locations.
It provides a standardized, widely-adopted solution for custom package installation without requiring every framework to build its own Composer installer, reducing fragmentation and simplifying maintenance for the PHP ecosystem.
Overview
A Multi-Framework Composer Library Installer
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating WordPress plugins that install to the wp-content/plugins directory
- Developing Drupal modules that need to be placed in the modules folder
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