Familiar API
Write requests in PHP the same way you do in JavaScript with fetch(), async, and await.
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Fetch PHP
Write fetch() in PHP
A modern HTTP client that mirrors the JavaScript fetch API while staying native to PHP 8.3+. Compose requests fluently, run async flows, and ship production-grade HTTP without the ceremony.
PHP 8.3+ PSR-7/18/3 RFC 7234 Cache Async Helpers
Quickstart
Install and ship in minutes
$
composer require jerome/fetch-php- Drop-in global fetch() helper
- Async helpers included
- PSR compliant out of the box
Trusted by PHP teams
Fetch PHP is designed for teams shipping APIs, SaaS backends, and internal tools who want a modern HTTP experience without sacrificing PHP standards.
Why Fetch PHP
Modern DX, serious production guarantees
Promise-Based Async
Promise-first API with then(), catch(), finally(), and helpers for concurrency.
Fluent Interface
Chain config and requests for readable, composable HTTP code.
Helper Functions
Global helpers like fetch(), get(), post() for quick calls.
PSR Compatible
Implements PSR-7 (HTTP Messages), PSR-18 (HTTP Client), and PSR-3 (Logging) standards.
Powerful Responses
Rich response helpers for json(), text(), array(), object(), and status checks.
RFC 7234 Caching
Sync-only cache with ETag/Last-Modified revalidation, stale-while-revalidate, and stale-if-error support.
Pooling & HTTP/2
Shared connection pooling, DNS cache, and optional HTTP/2 with validation and stats for debugging.
Debug & Profiling
Unified debug snapshots and optional profiler with timing, memory, and connection stats; configurable log level.
Copy/paste ready
Same mental model as JavaScript
Use the Matrix async helpers to keep promise-based workflows familiar. The response helpers map directly to fetch(), so JSON parsing feels identical.
- Promise chaining or async/await
- Fluent request builder
- Test utilities built-in
js
const response = await fetch('https://api.example.com/users');const users = await response.json(); if (!response.ok) { throw new Error('Request failed');} render(users);
Performance & compatibility
Designed for production from day one
Exponential
Retry backoff
RFC 7234
Caching
PSR-7/18/3
Standards
Built on Guzzle
Proven HTTP engine with retries, middleware, and transport control.
Connection Pooling
Reusable sockets and DNS cache for lower latency across requests.
HTTP/2 Ready
Optional HTTP/2 for faster multiplexed connections when curl supports it.
Observability
Debug snapshots, structured logging, and profiler hooks built-in.
DX highlights
Built for real-world PHP teams
- Type-safe enums for methods, content types, and status codes.
- Mock server and request recording for deterministic testing.
- Global client configuration for consistent defaults.
- Response helpers that mirror fetch().
Ready to ship?
Fetch PHP gives your team a clean HTTP foundation
Install with Composer, then dive into the guide for async patterns, retries, and advanced configuration.
$
composer require jerome/fetch-php