Identifies and fixes minor syntax inconsistencies that could lead to bugs.
Automatically update your files to match the coding standard. php-cs-fixer fix /path/to/project php-cs-fixer download
💡 Always include the .php-cs-fixer.cache file in your .gitignore to prevent unnecessary files from cluttering your repository. ✅ Why Use PHP-CS-Fixer? Identifies and fixes minor syntax inconsistencies that could
Move it to your local path: sudo mv php-cs-fixer.phar /usr/local/bin/php-cs-fixer 3. Installation via Homebrew (macOS) php-cs-fixer download
See what changes would be made without actually modifying the files. php-cs-fixer fix /path/to/project --dry-run
There are several ways to get PHP-CS-Fixer onto your system. The best method depends on whether you want it available globally or tied to a specific project. 1. Installation via Composer (Recommended)
Best for ensuring all contributors use the same version. composer require --dev friendsofphp/php-cs-fixer