seld/cli-prompt
Cross-platform CLI user input prompts for PHP. Read normal input or securely prompt for passwords/secret values with hidden typing. Automatically trims the trailing newline; optional visible fallback if hidden input isn’t available. Composer install.
Architecture fit is poor due to Laravel's native Symfony Console integration, which already provides robust input handling (including hidden prompts via QuestionHelper). This package duplicates existing functionality without adding unique value. Integration feasibility is low—Laravel's command system natively supports secure input, making external dependencies unnecessary. Technical risks are high: the package targets PHP 5.3+ (Laravel 8+ requires PHP 8.0+), uses a Windows-specific binary (hiddeninput.exe) with unknown compatibility in
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