PHP Package: symfony/dotenv

Symfony dotenv is a PHP library for loading environment variables from .env files efficiently and securely.

Current Version: 7.3.0

Last Updated: 2025-05-29

PHP Requirement: >=8.2

Dependencies:
symfony/polyfill-ctype
symfony/polyfill-php80

⚠️ To ensure full functionality, the above dependencies might be required.

Package Description

Symfony dotenv is a popular library that simplifies the process of loading environment variables from .env files in PHP applications. It ensures that sensitive information like API keys and database credentials are kept secure and separate from your codebase, enhancing security and maintainability. By using Symfony dotenv, developers can easily manage configuration settings across different environments without hardcoding values. The library also provides additional features for managing and manipulating environment variables effectively.

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Download Latest Version: 7.3.0

Download v7.3.0

Previous Versions

v7.2.0

Code Integration Example

Make sure to include the correct namespace and class paths for proper usage.

<?php
// Example from PHPlibraries.com
require_once 'libs/symfony/dotenv/7.3.0/loader.php';
require_once 'libs/symfony/polyfill-ctype/{lib_version}/loader.php';
require_once 'libs/symfony/polyfill-php80/1.32.0/loader.php';

use Symfony\Component\Dotenv\Dotenv;

$obj = new Dotenv();
echo '✅ Test OK: ' . get_class($obj);
?>

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