The Evolutionary PHP Microframework
Built for performance. Designed to evolve.
Build high-performance APIs that adapt and evolve. Express.js-inspired syntax meets PHP's power.
🚧 Project in Active Development
PivotPHP is currently under development with new features and extensions being added regularly.
Perfect for concept validation and local API development.
Express.js Simplicity, PHP Performance
Write modern PHP with a familiar, intuitive API inspired by Express.js. No boilerplate, just productivity.
- Intuitive routing with middleware support
- Built-in dependency injection container
- PSR-7/PSR-15 compliant HTTP handling
- Zero configuration to get started
- Type-safe with PHPStan Level 9
use PivotPHP\Core\Core\Application;
$app = new Application();
// Simple routing with Express.js-like syntax
$app->get('/api/users/:id', function ($req, $res) {
return $res->json([
'id' => $req->param('id'),
'name' => 'John Doe'
]);
});
// Middleware support
$app->post('/api/users',
new AuthMiddleware(),
new ValidationMiddleware(),
function ($req, $res) {
$user = User::create($req->body());
return $res->status(201)->json($user);
}
);
$app->run();
Our Philosophy
Evolution over Convention
Adapt and grow naturally instead of rigid patterns
Performance in Every Strand
Speed and efficiency woven into every component
Structure meets Speed
Robust architecture without performance compromise
Evolution over Convention
Where Structure meets Speed. PivotPHP represents a paradigm shift in PHP development - rapid adaptation with exceptional performance.
Blazing Fast
Up to 13,374 requests/second with 0.07ms latency. 2.9x faster than Slim 4, 4.6x faster than Lumen.
Security First
Built-in CSRF, XSS protection, rate limiting, and JWT authentication. Security by default, not afterthought.
Evolution over Convention
Adapt your application as requirements change. PivotPHP grows with your project, not against it.
Zero Configuration
Start building immediately. No complex setup, no boilerplate. Just composer install and go.
Structure meets Speed
Full PSR-7, PSR-11, PSR-12, PSR-14, PSR-15 compliance. Structured architecture without performance compromise.
Battle-Tested
270+ tests, PHPStan Level 9, 100% PSR-12 compliant. Ideal for concept validation and local API development.
Rich Extension Ecosystem
Extend PivotPHP with powerful packages that add functionality without compromising performance.
Cycle ORM
Powerful DataMapper ORM with automatic migrations and complex relationship support.
ReactPHP
Async runtime for long-running applications with event-driven architecture.
Build Extensions
PivotPHP is designed to be extended. Build your own extensions following our guide.
Install extensions easily via Composer
composer require pivotphp/cycle-orm
Performance in Every Strand
Real-world benchmarks on production hardware. No synthetic tests, just facts.
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