Composer in MAMP PRO
Composer is a tool for dependency management in PHP. It allows you to easily install, update, and manage external PHP libraries. MAMP PRO comes with Composer pre-installed and provides a graphical interface for executing the most common Composer functions—no command line required.
Composer Features in MAMP PRO
The following functions are available:
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Add Package
Install a new Composer package by entering the package name and optionally a version constraint (e.g.,monolog/monolog:^3.0). The package will be downloaded and added to your “composer.json” file automatically. -
Remove Package(s)
Remove one or more installed packages from your project. You can select the packages to be removed from a list of currently installed packages. -
Update Package(s)
Update selected or all installed packages to the latest versions that are compatible with your “composer.json” constraints. -
Show Package Info
View detailed information about a selected package, including its version, description, dependencies, and a link to the project homepage. -
Show outdated Packages
Display a list of all installed packages for which newer versions are available.