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Package codeigniter-seeder
Short Description Codeigniter Seeder
License MIT
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CodeIgniter Seeder for PHP Database Seeding
A small CodeIgniter seeder package for creating repeatable database seed scripts that can be listed and executed from the command line.
Language
en-us / zh-tw
Why This Package?
CodeIgniter does not include a Laravel-style database seeder workflow by default. This package provides a lightweight seeder controller and base class so existing CodeIgniter applications can seed development data, lookup tables, roles, settings, and demo records with predictable CLI commands.
It is intentionally small: seed files are plain PHP classes, database writes use CodeIgniter's existing database layer, and the runner can be added to an existing project with minimal setup.
Features
- Add database seeders to a CodeIgniter project without building a custom runner.
- Run all seeders or execute one specific seeder by class name.
- Control execution order with a simple
$priorityproperty. - List available seeders and their priority from the CLI.
- Use the normal CodeIgniter instance inside seeders through
$this->CI. - Restrict browser access to local, private network, or development environments.
Installation
Quick Start
1. Create the seeder controller
Create application/controllers/Seeder.php:
2. Create the seeders directory
Create this directory in your CodeIgniter application:
3. Create a sample seeder
Create application/seeders/Sample_seeder.php:
4. Run the seeder
Example output:
Commands
Example list output:
Real World Example
Use seeders for stable data that must exist across local, staging, or test environments.
Run it with:
Seeder Naming Rules
- Seeder files must be placed in
application/seeders. - Seeder class names must end with
_seeder. - Seeder file names must match the class name, for example
Sample_seeder.php. - Seeders should extend
fishingboy\ci_seeder\CI_Seeder_base. - Higher
$priorityvalues run before lower values.
Comparison
| Approach | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Codeigniter-Seeder | Repeatable seed data in existing CodeIgniter projects | Requires adding a seeder controller |
| CodeIgniter migrations | Schema changes and database versioning | Not focused on data seeding |
| One-off SQL files | Manual imports or production handoff | Harder to reuse, order, and review in PHP code |
| Custom CLI scripts | Highly specific project workflows | More code to maintain |
FAQ
Does this package replace CodeIgniter migrations?
No. Migrations are better for schema changes. This package is for inserting or preparing data such as users, roles, permissions, settings, lookup tables, and demo records.
Can I run only one seeder?
Yes. Pass the seeder class name:
How is execution order controlled?
Set the public $priority property on each seeder. Higher values run first.
Can seeders use CodeIgniter models, libraries, and the database object?
Yes. Seeders have access to the CodeIgniter instance through $this->CI, so you can use $this->CI->db, load models, or call existing application services.
Is browser access allowed?
The controller is intended for CLI usage. Browser access is limited to local, private network, or development environments by the controller.
Keywords
CodeIgniter seeder, CodeIgniter database seeding, PHP seeder, CodeIgniter seed data, CodeIgniter CLI seeder, database fixtures, PHP database seed script.
License
CodeIgniter-Seeder is open-sourced software licensed under the MIT license.
