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mhvefgh/microlite
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A modern, lightweight, PSR-15 compliant PHP microframework with zero bloat.

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 [![Microlite Logo](assets/logo_micro.png)](assets/logo_micro.png)Microlite
=========

[](#microlite)

**A fast, lightweight, modern PHP microframework inspired by Laravel — fully PSR-15 compliant.**

Build APIs, microservices, or small apps with zero bloat. Simple, speedy, and scalable.

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About
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[](#about)

**Microlite is a modern, ultra-lightweight PHP microframework built for developers who want simplicity, speed, and complete control over their application architecture. Designed for projects where a full-stack framework is unnecessary or too heavy, Microlite provides the essential tools you need — and nothing you don’t.**

**Inspired by the elegance and developer-friendly structure of Laravel, Microlite offers a familiar and intuitive workflow without requiring you to learn a new ecosystem. If you enjoy the Laravel style but need something significantly smaller and faster, Microlite is the perfect fit.**

**Fully PSR-15 compliant, minimal by design, and highly flexible, Microlite allows you to extend or customize every layer. Whether you're building micro-services, APIs, or small high-performance applications, Microlite keeps your stack clean and efficient.**

**Contributions are welcome — feel free to star the project, open issues, or submit PRs! 🚀**

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Why Microlite?
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[](#why-microlite)

FeatureMicroliteLaravelSlimSize~50KB~10MB+~100KBSpeedUltra-fastMediumFastLearning CurveLaravel-likeHighLowDependenciesZero bloatManyMinimalBest ForAPIs & MicroservicesFull appsAPIsPerfect when you love Laravel's style but hate the overhead.

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Features
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[](#features)

- **Zero Bloat** — Only what you need
- **FastRoute** — Blazing fast routing
- **Medoo ORM** — Lightweight database layer
- **PSR-15 Middleware** — Full stack support
- **.env Config** — Simple environment management
- **CLI Tools** — Symfony Console commands
- **PHP Views** — With helpers (`view()`, `e()`, `auth()`)
- **Session Auth** — Built-in authentication helper
- **Testing Ready** — PHPUnit + examples

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Installation
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[](#installation)

```
composer create-project mhvefgh/microlite my-app
cd my-app
cp .env.example .env
php -S localhost:8000 -t public
```

Open →

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Quick Start
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[](#quick-start)

### 1. Routes (`routes/web.php`)

[](#1-routes-routeswebphp)

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