Downloading PECL extensions
There are several options for downloading PECL extensions, such as:
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The
pecl install extname
command downloads the extensions code automatically, so in this case there is no need for a separate download. - » https://pecl.php.net/ The PECL web site contains information about the different extensions that are offered by the PHP Development Team. The information available here includes: ChangeLog, release notes, requirements and other similar details.
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pecl download extname
PECL extensions that have releases listed on the PECL web site are available for download and installation using the » pecl command. Specific revisions may also be specified. - git Many PECL extensions reside on GitHub.
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SVN
Some PECL extensions also reside in SVN. A web-based view may
be seen at » https://svn.php.net/pecl/.
To download straight from SVN, the following
sequence of commands may be used:
$ svn checkout http://svn.php.net/repository/pecl/extname/trunk extname
- Windows downloads The PHP project compiles and offers Windows DLLs for most PECL extensions on the respective package page.