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[Database & ORM](/categories/database) 4. / 5. oci8/oci8 ActivePhp-ext[Database & ORM](/categories/database) oci8/oci8 ========= The OCI8 extension lets you access Oracle Database. v3.4.1(4mo ago)154038[4 issues](https://github.com/php/pecl-database-oci8/issues)PHP-3.01PHPPHP >=8.2.0CI passing Since Dec 23Pushed 4mo ago11 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/php/pecl-database-oci8)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/oci8/oci8)[ Docs](https://github.com/php/pecl-database-oci8)[ RSS](/packages/oci8-oci8/feed)WikiDiscussions main Synced 1mo ago READMEChangelog (2)DependenciesVersions (2)Used By (0) The PHP OCI8 Extension ====================== [](#the-php-oci8-extension) Use the PHP OCI8 extension to access Oracle Database. Documentation is at . Installation ------------ [](#installation) **PECL** The PHP OCI8 extension is available in the PECL repository [here](https://pecl.php.net/package/oci8). Use `pecl install oci8` to install for PHP 8.2 and newer versions. Use `pecl install oci8-3.2.1` to install for PHP 8.1. Use `pecl install oci8-3.0.1` to install for PHP 8.0. Use `pecl install oci8-2.2.0` to install for PHP 7. If your PHP was built with DTrace enabled, then set the environment variable PHP\_DTRACE=yes before running `pecl install oci8`. For example, on Linux: ``` export PHP_DTRACE=yes ``` You may additionally need the dtrace-devel or systemtap-sdt-devel package installed. On Windows, pre-compiled OCI8 DLLs are available for download and quick use from the [PECL repository](https://pecl.php.net/package/oci8). You may use the DLL directly by including them in the `php.ini` file. See [OCI8 installation](https://www.php.net/manual/en/oci8.installation.php) for more details. **PIE** The PHP OCI8 extension is also available in the PIE repository [here](https://packagist.org/packages/oci8/oci8). To install from PIE, use the [pie](https://github.com/php/pie/releases) utility and run: ``` pie install oci8/oci8 ``` **Installation Dependencies** The PHP OCI8 extension can be linked with Oracle Client libraries from Oracle Database 11.2 or later. These libraries are found in your database installation, or in the free Oracle Instant Client packages from Install the 'Basic' or 'Basic Light' Instant Client package. If building from source, then also install the SDK package. Oracle Database's standard cross-version connectivity applies. For example, PHP OCI8 linked with Instant Client 19c can connect to Oracle Database 11.2 or later. See Oracle Support's note "Oracle Client / Server Interoperability Support" (ID 207303.1) for details. Tests ----- [](#tests) To run the tests, see [tests/README.md](tests/README.md). Useful Links ------------ [](#useful-links) A sample configuration php.ini file is at From PHP 8.4, the source code for PHP OCI8 is at: For earlier versions, see the PHP source: ### Health Score 43 — FairBetter than 91% of packages Maintenance70 Regular maintenance activity Popularity27 Limited adoption so far Community20 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity47 Maturing project, gaining track record 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. 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