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[HTTP & Networking](/categories/http) 4. / 5. faulkj/ldapclient ActiveLibrary[HTTP & Networking](/categories/http) faulkj/ldapclient ================= A PHP class that simplifies connecting to and searching LDAP directories. v1.5.5(2y ago)0685UnlicensePHPPHP >=7.0 Since Aug 29Pushed 2y ago1 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/faulkj/LDAPClient)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/faulkj/ldapclient)[ Docs](https://github.com/faulkj/LDAPClient/:readme)[ RSS](/packages/faulkj-ldapclient/feed)WikiDiscussions main Synced 5d ago READMEChangelog (8)Dependencies (1)Versions (9)Used By (0) LDAPClient ========== [](#ldapclient) LDAPClient is a PHP library designed to make LDAP operations easy and flexible. From basic queries to advanced LDAP functionalities, this library offers a wide range of features. Features -------- [](#features) - Simplified LDAP Connection - User Authentication - Advanced Search Queries - Debugging Support Installation ------------ [](#installation) ``` composer require faulkj/ldapclient ``` Methods & Usage ------------------- [](#methods--usage) ### LDAPClient Class [](#ldapclient-class) #### `__construct($server, $bindDN, $pass, $baseDN, $options)` [](#__constructserver-binddn-pass-basedn-options) Initiate a connection to the LDAP server. - `$server`: The LDAP server URL - `$bindDN`: The DN to bind with - `$pass`: The password for binding - `$baseDN`: The base DN for the directory - `$options`: List of LDAP fields to pull. Allows for custom attribute mappings to align with the specific LDAP system you're working with. **Example:** ``` use FaulkJ\LDAPClient $ldap = new LDAPClient( "ldap.forumsys.com", "cn=read-only-admin,dc=example,dc=com", "password", "dc=example,dc=com", [ "id" => "uid" ] ); ``` #### `debug($dbg)` [](#debugdbg) Toggle debugging output for LDAP operations. When enabled, this provides verbose output for troubleshooting. - `$dbg`: Boolean to enable or disable debugging **Example:** ``` $ldap->debug(true); ``` Returns: - Current debug state if no parameter is provided - The LDAPClient object itself, allowing for method chaining, if a parameter is provided #### `getJSON($filter, $attr = [], $dn = false, $fullDNs = false)` [](#getjsonfilter-attr---dn--false-fulldns--false) Converts the search result to a JSON format. - `$filter`: LDAP filter - `$attr`: Attributes to fetch - `$dn`: Optional DN to search under - `$resolveDNs`: Whether to resolve DNs - `$stayBound`: Whether to stay bound **Example:** ``` die($ldap->getJSON("(ou=chemist*)", ["cn", "members" => "uniquemember"], null, true)); ``` Returns: JSON-formatted string representing the search results. #### `login($id, $pass, $attr)` [](#loginid-pass-attr) Authenticate a user and return their attributes. - `$id`: User ID - `$pass`: Password - `$attr`: Attributes to fetch **Example:** ``` if($user = $ldap->login("riemann", "password", ["fullname" => "cn", "mail"])) { echo "{$user->fullname} successfully logged in!"; } else echo "Invalid username or password!"; ``` Returns: - User object with specified attributes if successful - `false` if authentication fails - `null` if the user is not found #### `member($user, $group, $options = [])` [](#memberuser-group-options--) Check if a user is a member of a specific LDAP group or groups. - `$user`: The user ID to check - `$group`: Group or array of groups to check membership - `$options`: Optional array for additional attribute mappings (merges with default options) Example: ``` if($ldap->member("mathematicians", "gauss", [ "id" => "ou", "member" => "uniquemember" ])) { echo "gauss is a mathematician!"; } ``` Returns: - `true` if the user is a member - `false` if the user is not a member - `null` if the user is not found #### `photo($user)` [](#photouser) Retrieves the photo for a specified user. **Example:** ``` $ldap->photo("simmons"); ``` Returns: Outputs the image directly to the screen if available, a blank image if not #### `search($filter, $attr, $dn, $resolveDNs, $stayBound)` [](#searchfilter-attr-dn-resolvedns-staybound) Perform an LDAP search. - `$filter`: LDAP filter - `$attr`: Attributes to fetch - `$dn`: Optional DN to search under - `$resolveDNs`: Whether to resolve DNs - `$stayBound`: Whether to stay bound **Example:** ``` $res = $ldap->search( "(ou=chemist*)", [ "cn", "members" => "uniquemember" ], null, true ); echo implode("\n", $res->members); ``` Returns: - Array of LDAP records if multiple records are found - Single LDAP record if only one is found - null if no records are found ### Health Score 26 — LowBetter than 43% of packages Maintenance20 Infrequent updates — may be unmaintained Popularity15 Limited adoption so far Community7 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity51 Maturing project, gaining track record Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 100% of commits — single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. 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