packagist

Searches and retrieves PHP package metadata, stats, and advisories from the Packagist API.

25|Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/peterfox/agent-skills --skill packagist
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Skill: packagist
Source: https://github.com/peterfox/agent-skills/tree/main/packagist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/peterfox/agent-skills --skill packagist

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Quickly discover PHP packages, view their details, and monitor downloads and advisories via the Packagist API, eliminating manual lookups.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Package search: query by keyword, vendor, type, or tag to discover suitable PHP packages.
  • Package details: retrieve latest version, description, license, homepage, maintainers, and dependencies.
  • Stats & advisories: fetch download statistics and security advisories for packages or vendors.

Quick Start

Search for a package on Packagist and inspect its details with a single query.

Frequently Asked Questions about packagist

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for PHP packages using the Packagist API?

Search PHP packages by querying the Packagist API with keywords, vendor names, types, or tags to discover suitable libraries. This returns matching packages directly without manual web lookups.

What package details can I retrieve from Packagist for a PHP project?

You can retrieve a PHP package's latest version, description, license, homepage, maintainers, and dependencies. Fetching these details helps evaluate if a package fits your project requirements.

Can I check download statistics for a specific PHP package?

Yes, you can check PHP package download statistics by fetching data from the Packagist stats endpoint. This provides download counts to help gauge package popularity and adoption.

How do I find security advisories for PHP packages?

Find security advisories for PHP packages by querying the Packagist security advisories API endpoint. This monitors specific packages or vendors for known vulnerabilities and returns relevant security alerts.

Does this Packagist API integration work without requiring external dependencies?

Yes, this Packagist API integration works without requiring external dependencies. It directly calls Packagist endpoints to search packages, view details, and monitor stats or security advisories.