Phive

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Developer tools · Vendor site 2026-10-04

PHAR.IO hosts PHIVE, the PHAR Installation and Verification Environment for installing and verifying phar-distributed PHP tools such as PHPUnit, PHPMD, and phpDox. The site explains how PHIVE resolves matching versions, verifies signatures, and makes archives executable so projects avoid manual download-and-check loops.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources

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Category: Developer tools
Free access: PHIVE and PHAR.IO tooling are open-source utilities documented on phar.io without a paid subscription.
API access: Not confirmed

Is Phive right for you?

A good fit for

PHP developers and CI pipelines that install phar-based QA tools with verified versions.

Before you choose

Tooling distribution focuses on phar archives rather than Composer-only package workflows.

Verified phar installs

PHIVE automates fetching, validating, and activating phar tools so PHP projects can pin QA utilities without repeating manual integrity checks.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
PHIVE purpose	Meta description defines PHIVE as installation and verification for distributed PHP phar applications.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Signature checks	Homepage copy mentions verifying SHA1 and GPG signatures before making phar archives executable.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Supported tools	Marketing lists examples such as PHPUnit, PHPMD, and phpDox installed via PHIVE.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Phive pricing & plans

Free

PHIVE and PHAR.IO tooling are open-source utilities documented on phar.io without a paid subscription.

Access: PHIVE and PHAR.IO tooling are open-source utilities documented on phar.io without a paid subscription.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Phive used for?

Does Phive have a free plan?

PHIVE and PHAR.IO tooling are open-source utilities documented on phar.io without a paid subscription.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Phive cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Phive through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Tooling distribution focuses on phar archives rather than Composer-only package workflows.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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