JetBrains PhpStorm for Mac
PHP IDE by JetBrains
brew install --cask phpstorm. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata.
It has 182 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What JetBrains PhpStorm is
JetBrains PhpStorm is a developer tool for macOS: PHP IDE by JetBrains.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.
How to install JetBrains PhpStorm
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask phpstorm.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install JetBrains PhpStorm on Mac?
Run brew install --cask phpstorm in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is JetBrains PhpStorm open source?
Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.
Does JetBrains PhpStorm run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is JetBrains PhpStorm?
It was installed 182 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2583 in this catalogue.
What version of JetBrains PhpStorm is current?
The latest packaged version is 2026.2.3,262.10968.76.