PHP-CS-Fixer is a tool designed to automatically fix PHP coding standards issues. It helps developers and teams maintain consistent coding styles by automatically addressing issues like indentation, spacing, naming conventions, and code style. Instead of manually correcting these issues, especially in large projects, PHP-CS-Fixer automates the process.
The tool is maintained on GitHub by a community of contributors. It supports various PHP coding standards, including those defined by PHP-FIG's PER Coding Style, Symfony, and PhpCsFixer, and also allows for custom configurations. PHP-CS-Fixer can also help modernize codebases to newer PHP and PHPUnit versions. Installation is typically done via Composer.
Key features include fixing code to adhere to specified standards, unifying code style, and modernizing codebases. It saves time by automating corrections and promotes collaboration by eliminating style debates in code reviews.
As an open-source tool, PHP-CS-Fixer is available at no cost. The tool is actively maintained, with support for PHP versions 7.4 through 8.5, though the latest PHP version might not always be immediately supported.
