PHP CS Fixer
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What both publish
| Fact | PHP CS Fixer | Ruff |
|---|---|---|
| Editor support | The site lists native PhpStorm support and dedicated plugins for NetBeans, Sublime Text, Vim, and VS Code. | The built-in Ruff Language Server provides diagnostics, code actions to fix them, and formatting; the docs recommend pairing it with another Python language server for navigation and autocompletion. |
| Installation | The project recommends installing PHP CS Fixer as a Composer development dependency, and also documents Docker, PHIVE, Homebrew, and PHAR installation. | Ruff can be installed using uv, pip, pipx, standalone installers, and package managers including Homebrew and Conda. |
| Purpose | PHP CS Fixer detects PHP coding standards problems and fixes them automatically. | Ruff is a Python linter and code formatter written in Rust. |
PHP CS Fixer plans
- PHP CS FixerFree
Ruff plans
- RuffFree
Pick PHP CS Fixer if…
It suits PHP teams standardizing formatting locally or in CI, especially those using Composer and supported editors. It also fits projects migrating toward newer PHP or PHPUnit versions.
Pick Ruff if…
Ruff suits Python developers who want linting, formatting, and automatic fixes in one tool. It may also suit teams using supported editors, CI integrations, or pre-commit hooks.