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[Framework](/categories/framework) 4. / 5. joomlatools/framework ActiveJoomlatools-extension[Framework](/categories/framework) joomlatools/framework ===================== Joomlatools Framework is an open-source extension framework (for Joomla) v6.1.1(3w ago)194.1k11[19 issues](https://github.com/joomlatools/joomlatools-framework/issues)[4 PRs](https://github.com/joomlatools/joomlatools-framework/pulls)9GPL-3.0-onlyJavaScriptPHP >=7.3CI passing Since Sep 18Pushed 3w ago5 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/joomlatools/joomlatools-framework)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/joomlatools/framework)[ Docs](https://github.com/joomlatools/joomlatools-framework)[ RSS](/packages/joomlatools-framework/feed)WikiDiscussions master Synced today READMEChangelog (10)Dependencies (2)Versions (141)Used By (9) Joomlatools Framework ===================== [](#joomlatools-framework) What is Joomlatools Framework? ------------------------------ [](#what-is-joomlatools-framework) Joomlatools Framework (codename 'Koowa') is a open-source **component framework**. Developed and maintained by [Joomlatools](http://joomlatools.com) with the help of passionate developers from all over the world. Joomlatools Framework can be installed in Joomla as a plugin and lets you focus on the "business" logic of your extension or can be used standalone. By doing most of the repetitive work for you [boilerplate code](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boilerplate_code) is eliminated which greatly reduces the time to develop Joomla extensions. The design pattern based architecture makes your extension more flexible: your extension becomes more **re-usable**, **replaceable** and more easily **extensible**. Additionally Joomlatools Framework provides you with excellent **out-of-the-box security** features. Joomlatools Framework uses a [component based architecture](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Component-based_software_engineering)and includes everything needed to create Joomla extensions according to the [Hierarchical Model-View-Contoller](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchical_model%E2%80%93view%E2%80%93controller)**(HMVC)** pattern. Why Joomlatools Framework? -------------------------- [](#why-joomlatools-framework) Joomlatools Framework is built to help developers create **custom** Joomla extensions and tries to solve following problems: - Provide a solid modern and lean architecture for building extensions. - Allow extensions to be more flexible and extended easily. Who is Joomlatools Framework for ? ---------------------------------- [](#who-is-joomlatools-framework-for-) Joomlatools Framework is for developers creating custom Joomla extensions. The framework can only be installed using Composer and cannot be installed using the Joomla installer. If you are a developer who wishes to distribute the framework as part of an installable package please [contact us](http://joomlatools.com/contact/) first. Production Ready ---------------- [](#production-ready) The framework follows the [semantic versioning standard](http://semver.org/). Rest assured : it's designed for stability and compatibility. We promise that all minor versions will be 100% backwards compatible. Only in major versions backwards compatibility is not guaranteed. Requirements ------------ [](#requirements) - Joomla 3.1 or newer - PHP 7.3 or newer - MySQL 5.x Installation ------------ [](#installation) Go to the root directory of your Joomla installation in command line and execute this command: ``` composer require joomlatools/framework ``` Contributing ------------ [](#contributing) Joomlatools Framework is an open source, community-driven project. Contributions are welcome from everyone. We have [contributing guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) to help you get started. Contributors ------------ [](#contributors) See the list of [contributors](https://github.com/joomlatools/joomlatools-framework/contributors). License ------- [](#license) Joomlatools Framework is open-source software licensed under the [GPLv3 license](LICENSE.txt). Community --------- [](#community) Keep track of development and community news. - Follow [@joomlatoolsdev on Twitter](https://twitter.com/joomlatoolsdev) - Read the [Joomlatools Developer Blog](https://www.joomlatools.com/developer/blog/) - Subscribe to the [Joomlatools Developer Newsletter](https://www.joomlatools.com/developer/newsletter/) ### Health Score 55 — FairBetter than 97% of packages Maintenance75 Regular maintenance activity Popularity30 Limited adoption so far Community31 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity76 Established project with proven stability Bus Factor2 2 contributors hold 50%+ of commits 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 ~33 days Recently: every ~47 days Total 128 Last Release 24d ago Major Versions 2.1.x-dev → v3.1.62018-03-21 v3.5.8 → v4.0.02022-01-06 3.4.x-dev → v4.0.22022-02-21 v4.0.11 → v5.0.02024-02-26 v5.1.5 → v6.0.02025-10-07 PHP version history (2 changes)v3.0.0PHP >=5.4 v3.5.0PHP >=7.3 ### Community Maintainers ![](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/8c3bae4a225e432a121658426e6e8e37e7e130ef939373079d13b579007b37a1?d=identicon)[joomlatools](/maintainers/joomlatools) --- Top Contributors [![johanjanssens](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/266640?v=4)](https://github.com/johanjanssens "johanjanssens (3633 commits)")[![ercanozkaya](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/90382?v=4)](https://github.com/ercanozkaya "ercanozkaya (3388 commits)")[![amazeika](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/389636?v=4)](https://github.com/amazeika "amazeika (1741 commits)")[![stipsan](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/81981?v=4)](https://github.com/stipsan "stipsan (594 commits)")[![mathiasverraes](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/489516?v=4)](https://github.com/mathiasverraes "mathiasverraes (328 commits)")[![jebbdomingo](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/5572579?v=4)](https://github.com/jebbdomingo "jebbdomingo (101 commits)")[![robinpoort](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/4848082?v=4)](https://github.com/robinpoort "robinpoort (62 commits)")[![raeldc](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/66454?v=4)](https://github.com/raeldc "raeldc (6 commits)")[![rmdstudio](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/559971?v=4)](https://github.com/rmdstudio "rmdstudio (5 commits)")[![stevenrombauts](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/77368?v=4)](https://github.com/stevenrombauts "stevenrombauts (2 commits)")[![meidlinga](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/1284704?v=4)](https://github.com/meidlinga "meidlinga (1 commits)")[![Hackwar](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/313866?v=4)](https://github.com/Hackwar "Hackwar (1 commits)")[![magneticmg](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/364980?v=4)](https://github.com/magneticmg "magneticmg (1 commits)")[![CeleritasCognito](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/18743976?v=4)](https://github.com/CeleritasCognito "CeleritasCognito (1 commits)")[![waseemsadiq](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/3632629?v=4)](https://github.com/waseemsadiq "waseemsadiq (1 commits)") --- Tags frameworkframeworkextensionjoomlakoowa ### Embed Badge ![Health badge](/badges/joomlatools-framework/health.svg) ``` [![Health](https://phpackages.com/badges/joomlatools-framework/health.svg)](https://phpackages.com/packages/joomlatools-framework) ``` ### Alternatives [joomla/application Joomla Application Package 23445.7k13](/packages/joomla-application)[joomla/filesystem Joomla Filesystem Package 12410.5k7](/packages/joomla-filesystem)[joomla/router Joomla Router Package 10323.3k1](/packages/joomla-router) PHPackages © 2026 [Directory](/)[Categories](/categories)[Trending](/trending)[Changelog](/changelog)[Analyze](/analyze)