Php Token Analyzer Laravel Package

imanghafoori/php-token-analyzer

Analyzes PHP code tokens without execution—like reflection but pure PHP. Framework-agnostic, lightweight dependency extracted from Laravel-Microscope. Supports PHP 7.4+ with automated tests for accuracy. Extract class/method details, token types, and structure effortlessly. Ideal for static analysis...

Product Decisions This Supports

Enables custom static analysis for code quality, refactoring, and linting without executing code
Framework-agnostic design allows integration into any PHP project or toolchain (e.g., internal tooling, custom CI checks)
Reduces build-vs-buy tradeoff by providing a proven token-level analysis foundation instead of reinventing core parsing logic
Supports roadmap initiatives for automated code governance (e.g., enforcing company-wide coding standards, detecting deprecated patterns in legacy code)
Ideal for lightweight use cases where full static analysis tools (e.g., PHPStan, Psalm) are over-engineered

When to Consider This Package

✅ When you need simple token-level analysis (e.g., detecting specific syntax patterns, code style rules, or custom linting)
✅ For projects requiring framework-agnostic static analysis without runtime dependencies
✅ If existing tools like PHPStan/PSALM are too heavy for targeted, narrow-scope checks
❌ When comprehensive static analysis (type checking, dependency analysis, security scanning) is required
❌ If long-term maintenance is critical (low activity since 2022, zero dependents, minimal community support)
❌ For production security scanning or complex refactoring workflows (use specialized tools like RIPS, Snyk, or