Alias Command

Simplify Package Names

Tired of typing out long Git URLs for every phpkg command? The alias command lets you swap them for short, memorable names. Use aliases anywhere a package URL is needed—add, remove, update—and keep your workflow smooth.

Usage

Set an alias with a name and its package URL:

phpkg alias <alias> <package-url>

Example

phpkg alias datatype https://github.com/php-repos/datatype.git

Now use it like this:

phpkg add datatype
phpkg remove datatype
phpkg update datatype

• Multiple Aliases: Same package, different names? Go for it:

    phpkg alias observer https://github.com/php-repos/observer.git
    phpkg alias event-driven https://github.com/php-repos/observer.git
    phpkg alias ob https://github.com/php-repos/observer.git

• Aliases are project-specific, stored in phpkg.config.json—unique per project.

Check Your Aliases

To see what aliases are set, check phpkg.config.json under the "aliases" section—aliases map to URLs there.

Related Commands

• Add Command - Add packages using aliases
• Remove Command - Remove packages using aliases
• Update Command - Update packages using aliases
• Command Comparison - When to use which command

What's Next?

• Getting Started - Learn the basics of phpkg
• Best Practices - Recommended workflows and patterns
• Customization - Configure your phpkg project