Tech riderRev. 21 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Package formatsphar, tar, tgz, zip
- 4Supported platformsWindows, Unix/Linux/BSD, macOS
- 5Dependency resolutionYes
- 6Private registry authYes
- 7Offline installationYes
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: pear.php.net
Overview
PEAR is ranked #57 of 93 in package managers on Specifiction, made by PEAR. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.
Compared on package managers
- Package formats
- phar, tar, tgz, zippear.php.net
- Supported platforms
- Windows, Unix/Linux/BSD, macOSpear.php.net
- Dependency resolution
- Yespear.php.net
- Private registry auth
- Yespear.php.net
- Offline installation
- Yespear.php.net
Company
- Founded
- 1999pear.php.net · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Package Managers in 2026#57 of 93
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Sources
- pear.php.net· checked 28 Sept 2026