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[Utility & Helpers](/categories/utility) 4. / 5. ayesh/composer-min-autoload ActiveComposer-plugin[Utility & Helpers](/categories/utility) ayesh/composer-min-autoload =========================== A Composer plugin to generate slightly minimal Autoloaders with a new `dump-min-autoload` command v0.0.3(3y ago)131193[1 issues](https://github.com/Ayesh/Composer-Min-Autoload/issues)MITPHPPHP ^8.1CI failing Since Apr 22Pushed 1y ago1 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/Ayesh/Composer-Min-Autoload)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/ayesh/composer-min-autoload)[ RSS](/packages/ayesh-composer-min-autoload/feed)WikiDiscussions master Synced 2d ago READMEChangelogDependencies (3)Versions (5)Used By (0) Composer Min Autoload ===================== [](#composer-min-autoload) A Composer plugin to generate slightly minimal Autoloader with a new `dump-min-autoload` command --- > Composer autoloader is too stable to my taste. > Composer's autoloader files are so huuge, and they take a big portion of my 20KB hard disk. > Composer autoloader needs to load FOUR files to load? Only THREE is ACCEPTABLE! > A composer plugin a random bored guy put together during COVID-19 pandemic? Put it in prod! Any of these sound like you? Say no more fam, **Composer Min Autoload** has got you covered. **Composer Min Autoload is a Composer plugin that generates a slightly minimal Autoloader.** ### Wha? Composer Autoloader is bloated? [](#wha-composer-autoloader-is-bloated) Composer Autoloader is stable and well-thought. It even works on PHP 5.2 even though Composer itself requires PHP 5.2. When you generate Composer Autoloader, these files are created: ``` vendor |--- autoload.php: This is the file that you include |--- composer |--- autoload_real.php: Coordinates the autoloader class |--- ClassLoader.php: The `ClassLoader` class itself |--- autoload_static.php: Opcache-frendly `static` arrays of autoload directives. Requires PHP >= 5.6 && !hhvm |--- autoload_psr4.php: `PSR-4` mappings. Only used when `static` is not used. |--- autoload_classmap.php: Classmap. Only used when `static` is not used. |--- autoload_files.php: Always-include files. Only used when `static` is not used. |--- autoload_namespaces.php: Namespace mappings. Only used when `static` is not used. |--- platform_check.php A run-time check for platform requirements. ``` If you use PHP 5.6 or later, only the first 4 files are used, and the last 4 files become dead-code. This plugin attempts to optimize the autoloader by reorganizing the code: - Removes `autoload_psr4.php`, `autoload_classmap.php`, `autoload_files.php`, `autoload_namespaces.php` - Moves the `autoload_real.php` logic to `autoload.php` file, and removes `autoload_real.php` - Removes `platform_check.php` file if present ([generated by Composer v2](https://php.watch/articles/composer-platform-check)) With **Composer Min Autoload**, you will get a slightly optimized autoloader: ``` vendor |--- autoload.php: This is the file that you include. Also coordinates ClassLoader class with static list. |--- composer |--- ClassLoader.php: The `ClassLoader` class itself |--- autoload_static.php: Opcache-frendly `static` arrays of autoload directives. Requires PHP >= 5.6 && !hhvm ``` ### But, Why? [](#but-why) - COVID-19 boredom - I commit `vendor` directory Git in CI/CF setup, and I'd like slightly smaller diffs. - I know that I will never run this code in PHP < 7.4, Zend encoder, or HHVM - GitHub stars are cool ### Is it production-ready? [](#is-it-production-ready) ¯\\*(ツ)*/¯ This plugin copies almost entirety of its autoload generator code from Composer itself. Take precautions and run your test suits. You have tests, right? RIGHT? ### How to use [](#how-to-use) Now we are talking! 1. Install plugin *A: Install plugin per-project* ``` composer require ayesh/composer-min-autoload ``` *B: You can also install the plugin globally if you prefer* ``` composer global require ayesh/composer-min-autoload ``` 2. Dump mini autoloader ``` composer dump-min-autoload ``` You can also use `dma` as a short alias for `dump-min-autoload`. ### Getting original autoloader [](#getting-original-autoloader) Every time you change packages (require/update/remove), Composer will generate the standard autoloader. You can run `composer dma` to overwrite with your fancy minimal autoloader. ### Health Score 33 — LowBetter than 75% of packages Maintenance31 Infrequent updates — may be unmaintained Popularity19 Limited adoption so far Community12 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity58 Maturing project, gaining track record Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 93.5% of commits — single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window. **Popularity (30%)** — Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores. **Community (15%)** — Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. Measures real ecosystem engagement. **Maturity (30%)** — Project age, version count, PHP version support, and release stability. ### Release Activity Cadence Every ~376 days Total 3 Last Release 1458d ago PHP version history (3 changes)v0.0.1PHP ^7.4 v0.0.2PHP ^7.4 || ^8.0 v0.0.3PHP ^8.1 ### Community Maintainers ![](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/1703f88c1f225e3fadff28458e81328f86668d9631a8c489f45ea1aaebe12df2?d=identicon)[Ayesh](/maintainers/Ayesh) --- Top Contributors [![Ayesh](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/811553?v=4)](https://github.com/Ayesh "Ayesh (29 commits)")[![IndrekHaav](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/4806952?v=4)](https://github.com/IndrekHaav "IndrekHaav (1 commits)")[![SvenRtbg](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/416600?v=4)](https://github.com/SvenRtbg "SvenRtbg (1 commits)") --- Tags composerautoloadautoloaderbad-decisions ### Code Quality TestsPHPUnit ### Embed Badge ![Health badge](/badges/ayesh-composer-min-autoload/health.svg) ``` [![Health](https://phpackages.com/badges/ayesh-composer-min-autoload/health.svg)](https://phpackages.com/packages/ayesh-composer-min-autoload) ``` ### Alternatives [automattic/jetpack-autoloader Creates a custom autoloader for a plugin or theme. 525.5M69](/packages/automattic-jetpack-autoloader)[funkjedi/composer-include-files Include files at a higher priority than autoload files. 1263.2M19](/packages/funkjedi-composer-include-files)[typo3/class-alias-loader Amends the composer class loader to support class aliases to provide backwards compatibility for packages 4313.7M21](/packages/typo3-class-alias-loader)[mouf/classname-mapper Provides a way to find in which PHP files a class will be looked upon. 112.3M5](/packages/mouf-classname-mapper)[linkorb/autotune Tune your autoloader 177.0k17](/packages/linkorb-autotune)[bnomei/autoloader-for-kirby Helper to automatically load various Kirby extensions in a plugin 185.7k2](/packages/bnomei-autoloader-for-kirby) PHPackages © 2026 [Directory](/)[Categories](/categories)[Trending](/trending)[Changelog](/changelog)[Analyze](/analyze)