pvm - PHP Version Manager CLI

Introduction

pvm is a cross-platform command line tool to manage multiple PHP versions efficiently. It allows you to install, uninstall, and switch between multiple PHP versions per user or project.

Features

• Install official PHP binaries per platform (Windows/macOS/Linux).
• Uninstall unwanted versions easily.
• Switch PHP versions globally or locally per project.
• Auto-detect local version using .pvmrc files.
• View list of installed and available versions.
• Validate downloaded archives via checksum.
• Update the versions manifest from official sources.
• Configuration management for mirrors and directories.
• Robust logging and error handling.

Requirements

• Node.js >= 14.x
• npm or yarn

Installation

Via Windows Installer

1. Download the release file: pvm-installer.zip

2. Unzip the archive to a folder of your choice.

3. Run pvm-installer.exe as Administrator.

4. After installation, add PVM to your system PATH:

   C:\Program Files (x86)\PVM
   

➕ How to Add to PATH

• Press Windows + S → search for: Environment Variables

• Click on Edit the system environment variables

• In the System Properties window, click Environment Variables

• In System Variables, select the Path variable → click Edit

• Click New and paste:

  C:\Program Files (x86)\PVM
  

• Click OK to save, then restart your terminal (or your PC)

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✅ Verify Installation

Open a new terminal and run:

pvm --version

You should see the current version of PVM installed.

Usage

Tap the following command to see the possible pvm commands and how to use it.

pvm -h or pvm --help

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💡 Need Help?

For questions or issues, feel free to open an issue on GitHub.

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Thanks for using PVM 💚