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What Eclipse PHP Development Tools is

Eclipse PHP Development Tools (PDT) is a PHP IDE framework for Eclipse, for developing PHP-based web applications and extending PHP capabilities through the Web Tools Project. Its editing tools 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 presented as a starting point for PHP developers and includes PHP language support, a Git client, XML Editor, Mylyn, and Terminal. Packages are available for Linux, macOS, and Windows in 64-bit and ARM 64-bit builds; Java must be installed. PDT can also be added to an existing Eclipse workspace. Listed open-source 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. It is free, under Eclipse Public License 2.0, though some source code or binaries may have different terms.

Who it suits

PDT suits PHP developers who want an Eclipse-based environment for web applications, testing, debugging, and remote projects. The PHP Developers package is described as a starting point.

What it does well

  • PHP editing tools include refactoring and code navigation.
  • Debugging and profiling support Zend Debugger or Xdebug.
  • PHPUnit and Remote Projects are listed features.
  • Available on Linux, macOS, and Windows.

What to know first

  • Requires Java to be installed.
  • Some source code or binaries may have different license terms.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
Eclipse PHP Development ToolsPHP IDE framework for Eclipse · open sourceFree

As eclipse.dev lists them, read 29 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Install Java.
  2. Download the PHP Developers package for Linux, macOS, or Windows, choosing a 64-bit or ARM 64-bit build.
  3. Alternatively, open an existing Eclipse workspace and use Help → Install New Software to add PDT.
  4. You can also drag PDT into a running Eclipse workspace.
  5. Use the PDT manual, forum, wiki, or mailing list for support.

Verdict

PDT brings PHP editing, debugging, profiling, testing, and remote-project features into an Eclipse framework. It is free, but requires Java and some included code may have different terms.

Questions

Is Eclipse PHP Development Tools free?

Yes. PDT is listed as free, with a plan price of $0.

Which operating systems does it support?

Downloads are offered for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with 64-bit and ARM 64-bit builds.

Does PDT support Xdebug?

Yes. PDT lists PHP debugging and profiling with Xdebug or Zend Debugger.

Does it include testing tools?

PHPUnit is listed as a PDT feature.

Is PDT open source?

The project lists the Eclipse Public License 2.0 and notes that some source code or binaries may have different terms.

How can I add PDT to Eclipse?

Use Help → Install New Software in an existing workspace, or drag PDT into the running workspace.

Facts from Eclipse PHP Development Tools's own pages

Debugging and profiling
PDT lists PHP debugging and profiling with Zend Debugger or Xdebug. · eclipse.dev, 29 Sept 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, 29 Sept 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, 29 Sept 2026
Editing
Listed features include syntax highlighting, syntax validation, content assist, code navigation, formatting, refactoring, and code templates. · eclipse.dev, 29 Sept 2026
Extensions
The site lists open source PDT extensions including Symfony, Twig, YAML, Smarty, Emmet, and CS-Fixer. · eclipse.dev, 29 Sept 2026
Founded
2004 · eclipse.dev, 23 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Brussels, Belgium · eclipse.dev, 23 Sept 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, 29 Sept 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, 29 Sept 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, 29 Sept 2026
Remote projects
Remote Projects is listed as a PDT feature. · eclipse.dev, 29 Sept 2026
Support
The PDT site points users to its manual, forum, wiki, mailing list, and bug submission link. · eclipse.dev, 29 Sept 2026
Testing
PHPUnit is listed as a PDT feature. · eclipse.dev, 29 Sept 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, 29 Sept 2026

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