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jord-jd/dotenv-loader
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Dotenv loader is a simple PHP library that will automatically load in a `.env` file from the root of your project into environment variables.

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dotenv-loader
=============

[](#dotenv-loader)

The dotenv-loader is a simple PHP helper that automatically loads in a `.env` file from the root of your project into environment variables. It is designed for use in projects that do not already make use of a `.env` file.

Quick Start
-----------

[](#quick-start)

Simple run `composer require jord-jd/dotenv-loader` to install.

You'll then be able to create a `.env` file in your project's root directory (in the same location as your `composer.json` file). Any variables in the `.env` file can then be accessed in any way you wish, such as using PHP's built-in `getenv` function.

For an actual example of how to use `dotenv-loader`, see the [`test` directory](test/).

The loader supports both the legacy phpdotenv 2.x line on old PHP runtimes and the maintained phpdotenv 5.x line on current PHP versions. To load a specific directory explicitly, call `dotEnvLoader('/path/to/project')`.

###  Health Score

49

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FairBetter than 94% of packages

Maintenance94

Actively maintained with recent releases

Popularity15

Limited adoption so far

Community7

Small or concentrated contributor base

Maturity65

Established project with proven stability

 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. 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 ~289 days

Recently: every ~770 days

Total

13

Last Release

30d ago

Major Versions

v1.0.4 → v2.0.02017-09-20

v2.0.3 → v3.0.02026-02-14

v3.0.0 → v4.0.02026-02-14

### Community

Maintainers

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Top Contributors

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