Eclipse PHP Development Tools
Brussels, Belgium
What it is
Eclipse PHP Development Tools (PDT) is a free, open-source PHP IDE framework for Eclipse, intended for developing PHP web applications and extending PHP capabilities through the Web Tools Project. Editing features include syntax highlighting and validation, content assist, code navigation, formatting, refactoring and code templates. PDT lists PHP debugging and profiling with Zend Debugger or Xdebug, PHPUnit support and Remote Projects. The PHP Developers package is described as a starting point for PHP developers and includes PHP language support, a Git client, XML Editor, Mylyn and Terminal. Downloads are available for macOS, Windows and Linux in 64-bit and ARM 64-bit builds, and Java must be installed. PDT can be added to an existing Eclipse workspace through its software installation menu or by dragging it into the running workspace. Listed extensions include Symfony, Twig, YAML, Smarty, Emmet and CS-Fixer. The project labels PDT Mature and lists version 8.4, dated 2025-12-10, as its latest release. Support resources include a manual, forum, wiki, mailing list and bug submission link.
For and against
For
- Includes PHP debugging with Zend Debugger or Xdebug
- Lists PHPUnit support
- Supports Remote Projects
- Available for Linux, macOS and Windows
Against
- Java must be installed
- Some source code or binaries may use different license terms
The verdict
PDT combines PHP editing, debugging and testing tools with Eclipse workspace integration. Check the Java requirement and license terms that may apply to some components.
Who it suits
PDT suits PHP developers who want PHP tools within Eclipse, including debugging, testing and remote project support. The PHP Developers package is presented as a starting point for developers.
Plans and prices
Eclipse PHP Development Tools
PHP IDE framework for Eclipse · open source
Read 29 Sep 2026 · projects.eclipse.org
On the record
- Debugging and profiling
- PDT lists PHP debugging and profiling with Zend Debugger or Xdebug.eclipse.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Downloads
- The PHP Developers package is offered for OS X, Windows, and Linux in 64-bit and ARM 64-bit builds, and requires Java to be installed.eclipse.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Eclipse integration
- PDT can be installed into an existing Eclipse workspace through Help → Install New Software or by dragging to the running workspace.eclipse.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Editing
- Listed features include syntax highlighting, syntax validation, content assist, code navigation, formatting, refactoring, and code templates.eclipse.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Extensions
- The site lists open source PDT extensions including Symfony, Twig, YAML, Smarty, Emmet, and CS-Fixer.eclipse.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- License
- The Eclipse project page lists Eclipse Public License 2.0 and notes that some source code or binaries may have different terms.projects.eclipse.org · read 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- PDT provides a PHP IDE framework for Eclipse to develop PHP-based web applications and extend PHP capabilities through the Web Tools Project.eclipse.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Release status
- The project page labels PDT as Mature and lists version 8.4 dated 2025-12-10 as its latest release.projects.eclipse.org · read 29 Sep 2026
- Remote projects
- Remote Projects is listed as a PDT feature.eclipse.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- The PDT site points users to its manual, forum, wiki, mailing list, and bug submission link.eclipse.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Testing
- PHPUnit is listed as a PDT feature.eclipse.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
- Who it serves
- The PHP Developers package is described as a starting point for PHP developers and includes PHP language support, a Git client, XML Editor, Mylyn, and Terminal.eclipse.dev · read 29 Sep 2026
