Downloading PECL extensions

There are several options for downloading PECL extensions, such as:

• The pecl install extname command downloads the extensions code automatically, so in this case there is no need for a separate download.
• » http://pecl.php.net/ The PECL web site contains information about the different extensions that are offered by the PHP Development Team. The information available here includes: ChangeLog, release notes, requirements and other similar details.
• pecl download extname PECL extensions that have releases listed on the PECL web site are available for download and installation using the » pecl command. Specific revisions may also be specified.
• CVS Most PECL extensions also reside in CVS. A web-based view may be seen at » http://cvs.php.net/pecl/. To download straight from CVS, the following sequence of commands may be used. Note that phpfi is the password for user cvsread:
  
  $ cvs -d:pserver:cvsread@cvs.php.net:/repository login
  $ cvs -d:pserver:cvsread@cvs.php.net:/repository co pecl/extname
  

• Windows downloads Windows users may find compiled PECL binaries by downloading the Collection of PECL modules from the » PHP Downloads page, or by retrieving a » PECL Snapshot or an extension DLL on » PECL4WIN. To compile PHP under Windows, read the appropriate chapter.