Packagist
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What is Packagist
Packagist is the default package repository for PHP Composer, providing a central index of PHP packages and their metadata. It is used by PHP developers and teams to discover dependencies and enable automated installation and updates through Composer. Packagist primarily hosts package information and source references (typically pointing to Git repositories) rather than acting as a full artifact repository for multiple languages.
Native Composer ecosystem integration
Packagist is designed specifically for Composer workflows, so dependency discovery and installation work with minimal configuration. It supports standard Composer metadata and versioning conventions used across the PHP ecosystem. This reduces setup effort compared with general-purpose repository managers when the use case is strictly PHP/Composer.
Large public package index
Packagist serves as a widely used public catalog of PHP packages, which helps teams find commonly used libraries and frameworks. The breadth of available packages supports rapid prototyping and reuse of open-source components. For many organizations, it functions as the default upstream source for PHP dependencies.
Git-based package sourcing
Packages are typically registered by referencing a Git repository, enabling maintainers to publish updates through normal source-control release practices. This model aligns package versions with tags/branches and keeps the package source transparent. It also avoids requiring maintainers to upload binary artifacts for typical PHP library distribution.
Limited enterprise repository controls
Packagist is primarily a public index and does not provide the same depth of enterprise controls as full repository management platforms. Capabilities such as fine-grained access control, private artifact hosting at scale, and advanced governance features are not its core focus. Organizations with strict compliance or internal distribution needs often require additional tooling or a separate private repository solution.
PHP/Composer scope only
Packagist is centered on PHP packages consumed via Composer and is not a multi-format artifact repository. Teams managing dependencies across multiple languages and build systems typically need separate repositories or a broader repository manager. This can increase operational complexity in polyglot environments.
Relies on external source availability
Because many packages reference external Git repositories, availability and integrity depend on those upstream sources. If a referenced repository is removed, renamed, or becomes unavailable, installs and updates can fail unless mirrored or otherwise managed. This can be a risk for long-lived builds without an internal caching or proxy strategy.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Packagist.org (public) | Free (no cost) | Default public Composer package repository: aggregate of public PHP packages, unlimited public packages; maintained as the community/public registry. |
| Private Packagist — Cloud | Starts at €59 per month (monthly) or €649 per year (annual base). Per-user / per-suborganization: €17 per user/month (monthly) or €15.58 per user/month billed as €187 per year (annual). First 3 users and 3 suborganizations included; one free suborganization per user. 14-day free trial. | Private Composer repository for private code: unlimited private packages, unlimited mirrors, package search, security monitoring, license review, per-user tokens, team permissions, email/chat support. |
| Private Packagist — Self-Hosted (Kubernetes / Helm) | Kubernetes (Kots) — from €5,900 per year (includes 10 users & 10 suborganizations); each additional user/suborganization €199 per year. Helm chart — from €3,900 per year (includes 10 users & suborganizations); each additional user/suborganization €199 per year. 30-day free trial. | Self-hosted installation of Private Packagist (identical functionality to Cloud except additional admin features and no vendor add-on). Email support; volume discounts available from 20 users; contact for quotes. |
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Private Packagist Ltd
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2012
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