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phpstan for Mac

PHP Static Analysis Tool

Quick answer: phpstan is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install phpstan. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 435 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What phpstan is

phpstan is a developer tool for macOS: PHP Static Analysis Tool.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install phpstan

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install phpstan.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install phpstan on Mac?

Run brew install phpstan in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is phpstan open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does phpstan run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is phpstan?

It was installed 435 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1653 in this catalogue.

What version of phpstan is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.3.2.