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PHP AND COMPOSER SUPPORT

Securely Manage PHP and Composer Dependencies

Sonatype provides robust Composer support across our product suite — helping teams secure their PHP dependencies, accelerate builds, and ensure reliable open source governance.

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Composer and PHP: Building Secure Applications Faster with Sonatype

Composer is the de facto package manager for PHP, powering millions of applications worldwide. It streamlines dependency management for PHP developers, enabling them to declare the libraries their project depends upon and automatically install and update them. Sonatype extends Composer’s functionality with enterprise-grade tools that ensure packages are safe, compliant, and efficiently distributed. From security vulnerability detection to repository hosting, we help PHP teams keep development moving without introducing risk.

Supported Features

Dependency Resolution

Manage and resolve PHP dependencies with confidence, ensuring compatibility. 

Private Repository Hosting

Host and distribute proprietary Composer packages securely within your organization. 

Security Scanning

Automatically detect vulnerabilities before they reach your production environment.

License Compliance

Identify and manage license obligations across packages to avoid legal risk.

Firewall Protection

Block malicious or suspicious Composer packages from entering your SDLC.

SBOM Generation

Create accurate, exportable SBOMs for Composer-based projects.

PHP and Composer Support Across the  Sonatype Platform

Sonatype delivers comprehensive support for PHP and its ecosystem by integrating Composer package management directly into our core solutions, ensuring end-to-end dependency management, security, and protection for PHP projects.

  • End-to-End Security

    Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in Composer packages before they reach production, reducing risk without slowing development.

  • Reliable Package Management

    Host, manage, and distribute both open source and private Composer packages to accelerate builds and ensure consistent project dependencies.

  • Complete Supply Chain Visibility

    Generate and monitor SBOMs that include Composer packages, giving teams transparency and compliance across the entire PHP ecosystem.

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Resources

Composer Repositories + Nexus Repository

See Documentation

Nexus Repository Composer Plugin on GitHub

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PHP Application Analysis with Sonatype Lifecycle

See Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Composer? 

Composer is the most widely used dependency manager for the PHP language. It simplifies package installation and updates across PHP projects.

How does Sonatype support Composer? 

Sonatype provides Composer support through Lifecycle, Nexus Repository, Repository Firewall, and SBOM Manager — covering the full life cycle of Composer package security and distribution.

Why secure Composer packages? 

Open source Composer packages may contain vulnerabilities or license risks. Sonatype helps teams mitigate these risks before they impact production with full support for PHP and Composer.

Can I host private Composer packages with Sonatype? 

Yes. Nexus Repository supports secure hosting and distribution of internal Composer packages alongside open source dependencies.

Does Sonatype provide SBOM support for Composer? 

Yes. With Sonatype SBOM Manager, you can generate and manage SBOMs that include Composer packages for improved visibility and compliance.