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dhl/sdk-api-parcel-de-returns
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DHL Parcel DE Returns API SDK

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DHL Parcel DE Returns API SDK
=============================

[](#dhl-parcel-de-returns-api-sdk)

The DHL Parcel DE Returns API SDK package offers an interface to the following web services:

- [Returns API](https://developer.dhl.com/api-reference/dhl-parcel-de-returns-post-parcel-germany)

Requirements
------------

[](#requirements)

### System Requirements

[](#system-requirements)

- PHP 8.1+ with JSON extension

### Package Requirements

[](#package-requirements)

- `netresearch/jsonmapper`: Mapper for deserialization of JSON response messages into PHP objects
- `php-http/discovery`: Discovery service for HTTP client and message factory implementations
- `php-http/httplug`: Pluggable HTTP client abstraction
- `php-http/logger-plugin`: HTTP client logger plugin for HTTPlug
- `psr/http-client`: PSR-18 HTTP client interfaces
- `psr/http-factory`: PSR-7 HTTP message factory interfaces
- `psr/http-message`: PSR-7 HTTP message interfaces
- `psr/log`: PSR-3 logger interfaces

### Virtual Package Requirements

[](#virtual-package-requirements)

- `psr/http-client-implementation`: Any package that provides a PSR-18 compatible HTTP client
- `psr/http-factory-implementation`: Any package that provides PSR-7 compatible HTTP message factories
- `psr/http-message-implementation`: Any package that provides PSR-7 HTTP messages

### Development Package Requirements

[](#development-package-requirements)

- `nyholm/psr7`: PSR-7 HTTP message factory & message implementation
- `phpunit/phpunit`: Testing framework
- `php-http/mock-client`: HTTPlug mock client implementation
- `phpstan/phpstan`: Static analysis tool
- `fig/log-test`: PSR-3 logger implementation for testing purposes
- `squizlabs/php_codesniffer`: Static analysis tool
- `rector/rector`: Automatic refactoring tool to help with PHP upgrades

Installation
------------

[](#installation)

```
composer require dhl/sdk-api-parcel-de-returns
```

Uninstallation
--------------

[](#uninstallation)

```
composer remove dhl/sdk-api-parcel-de-returns
```

Testing
-------

[](#testing)

```
./vendor/bin/phpunit -c test/phpunit.xml
```

Features
--------

[](#features)

The DHL Parcel DE Returns API SDK supports the following features:

- Book return labels ([`POST /orders`](https://developer.dhl.com/api-reference/dhl-parcel-de-returns-post-parcel-germany#operations-Orders-createReturnOrder))

### Authentication

[](#authentication)

The DHL Parcel DE Returns API requires a two-level authentication (see [API User Guide](https://developer.dhl.com/api-reference/dhl-parcel-de-returns-post-parcel-germany#get-started-section/user-guide)):

1. The **application** submits a *Consumer Key Header* ("API Key") that must be created in the [DHL API Developer Portal](https://developer.dhl.com/user/apps).
2. The **user** is identified via *HTTP Basic Authentication* with credentials configured in the [DHL Business Customer Portal](https://geschaeftskunden.dhl.de/).

These credentials are passed to the SDK via `\Dhl\Sdk\ParcelDe\Returns\Api\Data\AuthenticationStorageInterface`. Use the default implementation or create your own.

### Book Return Label

[](#book-return-label)

Create a return label PDF, or a QR code to be scanned by a place of committal (e.g. post office). For return shipments from outside the EU, a customs document can also be requested.

The destination address of the return shipment is determined via *Receiver ID*parameter. Return recipients and their ID ("Return recipient's name") are configured in the [DHL Business Customer Portal](https://geschaeftskunden.dhl.de/), *Returns Settings* section. More detailed information can be found in the [API FAQ](https://developer.dhl.com/api-reference/dhl-parcel-de-returns-post-parcel-germany#additional-information-section/faq--returns-recipients).

#### Public API

[](#public-api)

The library's components suitable for consumption comprise

- service:
    - service factory
    - return label service
    - data transfer object builder
- data transfer objects:
    - authentication storage
    - booking confirmation with label data

#### Usage

[](#usage)

```
$authStorage = new \Dhl\Sdk\ParcelDe\Returns\Auth\AuthenticationStorage(
    'apiKey',
    'user',
    'password'
);
$logger = new \Psr\Log\NullLogger();

$serviceFactory = new \Dhl\Sdk\ParcelDe\Returns\Service\ServiceFactory();
$service = $serviceFactory->createReturnLabelService($authStorage, $logger, $sandbox = true);

$requestBuilder = new \Dhl\Sdk\ParcelDe\Returns\Model\ReturnLabelRequestBuilder();
$requestBuilder->setReceiverId($returnRecipient = 'deu');
$requestBuilder->setShipper(
    $name = 'Jane Doe',
    $countryCode = 'DEU',
    $postalCode = '53113',
    $city = 'Bonn',
    $streetName = 'Sträßchensweg',
    $streetNumber = '2'
);

$returnOrder = $requestBuilder->create();
$confirmation = $service->createReturnOrder($returnOrder);
```

###  Health Score

47

—

FairBetter than 93% of packages

Maintenance76

Regular maintenance activity

Popularity32

Limited adoption so far

Community16

Small or concentrated contributor base

Maturity54

Maturing project, gaining track record

 Bus Factor1

Top contributor holds 60% 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 ~276 days

Total

3

Last Release

394d ago

### Community

Maintainers

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