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Package cl
Short Description Console logger for PHP that dumps cleanly to stdout, keeping HTTP responses intact while showing rich variable details.
License MIT
Homepage https://github.com/lemmon/cl
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Informations about the package cl
CL - Simple PHP Console Logger
A simple PHP console logger for local development and debugging, providing beautiful and detailed variable inspection. Particularly useful when working with PHP's built-in development server. During HTTP requests, dumps are automatically redirected to stdout, keeping your responses clean while still providing detailed debugging information.
Why use CL?
- Clean HTTP Responses: Unlike
var_dump()orprint_r(),cl()sends its output directly to your terminal (stdout), ensuring your browser's HTTP response remains clean and unaffected. This is invaluable when debugging APIs, JSON responses, or simply keeping your HTML output pristine. - Detailed & Beautiful Output: Leveraging Symfony's VarDumper component,
cl()provides highly detailed, syntax-highlighted, and easily readable dumps of any PHP variable type, from simple strings to complex objects and arrays. - Non-Blocking Execution:
cl()dumps the variable and allows your script to continue execution, unlikedd()(dump and die) functions that terminate the script immediately. - Lightweight & Zero Configuration: Just install and use. No complex setup or configuration files needed.
- Framework Agnostic: Works in any PHP project, regardless of the framework you're using.
[!NOTE]
clis a lightweight "dump-and-continue" helper for quick inspections, whereas Xdebug handles step-debugging, profiling, and coverage -- reach for the one that fits the task.
Installation
[!TIP] Install the package as a dev dependency (
composer require --dev) so production builds stay lean.
Usage
[!NOTE] The helper wraps Symfony's VarDumper, so any type VarDumper supports works automatically. When multiple values are passed,
cl()returns them as an array.
Quick Example
Want to try it out? Clone this repository and run:
Then open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000. You'll see a simple message in your browser, but the real magic happens in your console where you'll see a beautifully formatted dump of various data types.
Running Tests
Run composer test to execute the PHPUnit suite and confirm the helper remains functional.
Features
- Beautiful console output with syntax highlighting
- Detailed variable inspection
- Multiple values in one call
- Inline-friendly return values
- Works with any PHP type
- Zero configuration needed
- Lightweight and simple to use
- Debug output appears in your terminal, not in the browser
- Keeps HTTP responses clean while debugging
Requirements
- PHP 7.4 or higher
License
This package is open-sourced software licensed under the MIT license.
