Packagist is the default Composer package repository for PHP. It allows users to find PHP packages and informs Composer where to retrieve the code. Composer is a dependency management tool for PHP, helping to manage project dependencies. Packagist was created by Jordi Boggiano and Nils Adermann, who also created Composer. Since 2012, they have operated Packagist.org, the central open-source package archive.
Key features of Packagist include enabling clients to locate packages and letting Composer know where to get the code. It simplifies the management of PHP packages and dependencies. Packagist also offers features such as security monitoring, package mirroring, and usage tracking. Private Packagist offers commercial support and consulting for PHP dependency management with subscription plans. Private Packagist offers a range of plans. Private Packagist Cloud starts at €59/month. Self-hosted options start at €3900/year. Packagist is currently available.
