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spacecatninja/imager-x-imgix-download-transformer
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Imgix download transformer for Imager X

2.0.0(2y ago)1109MITPHPPHP ^8.2

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Imgix download transformer for Imager X
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[](#imgix-download-transformer-for-imager-x)

A transformer for Imager X that uses [Imgix](https://imgix.com/) for transforms, but stores the transformed images locally.

Requirements
------------

[](#requirements)

This plugin requires Craft CMS 5.0.0 or later, [Imager X 5.0.0](https://github.com/spacecatninja/craft-imager-x/) or later, and an [Imgix account](https://imgix.com/).

Usage
-----

[](#usage)

This plugin is a hybrid between the default `craft` transformer that uses GD or Imagick to generate image transforms locally on the server, and the `imgix` transformer that uses [Imgix](https://imgix.com/). It uses Imgix to transform the image, but downloads and stores the image locally on the server.

Why not just use `imgix`? Saves you some $$$.
Why not just use `craft`? Saves you a lot of CPU cycles and memory, and you're not limited by your server configuration.

All configuration is done through [Imager's standard configuration](https://imager-x.spacecat.ninja/configuration.html), just like you would when using the `craft` and `imgix` transformers. This transformer will use the configuration for each where appropriate, so if you run into problems test that your configuration works for those transformers.

To activate the transformer, set the [`transformer` config setting](https://imager-x.spacecat.ninja/configuration.html#transformer-string)to `imgixdownload`:

```
'transformer' => 'imgixdownload',

```

### Cave-ats, shortcomings, and tips

[](#cave-ats-shortcomings-and-tips)

The biggest cave-at by not letting Imgix serve the images through its CDN, is that `auto: format` doesn't work anymore. You'll have to serve up different formats manually, preferably using ``, just like you would if you used local transforms.

Even though transforms aren't done on the server, there will still be some latency while waiting for Imgix to deliver the image. So just like when using the `craft` transformer, you'll benefit from configuring [automatic generation of transforms](https://imager-x.spacecat.ninja/usage/generate.html) for your project.

[External storages](https://imager-x.spacecat.ninja/usage/external-storages.html) and [optimizers](https://imager-x.spacecat.ninja/usage/optimizers.html)work with this transformer exactly like it does for `craft`.

Imager will use your `imagerUrl` config setting when serving images, so you're free to [add your own pull CDN](https://www.spacecat.ninja/blog/using-a-pull-cdn) if you like.

Installation
------------

[](#installation)

To install the plugin, follow these instructions:

1. Install with composer via `composer require spacecatninja/imager-x-imgix-download-transformer` from your project directory.
2. Install the plugin in the Craft Control Panel under Settings > Plugins, or from the command line via `./craft plugin/install imager-x-imgix-download-transformer`.

Configuration
-------------

[](#configuration)

There is currently nothing to configure in this plugin, all configuration is done in [the Imager X configuration](https://imager-x.spacecat.ninja/configuration.html).

Price, license and support
--------------------------

[](#price-license-and-support)

The plugin is released under the MIT license. It requires Imager X, which is a commercial plugin [available in the Craft plugin store](https://plugins.craftcms.com/imager-x). If you need help, or found a bug, please post an issue in this repo, or in Imager X' repo.

###  Health Score

28

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LowBetter than 54% of packages

Maintenance20

Infrequent updates — may be unmaintained

Popularity14

Limited adoption so far

Community7

Small or concentrated contributor base

Maturity58

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. 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 ~64 days

Total

4

Last Release

766d ago

Major Versions

v1.x-dev → 2.0.02024-04-06

PHP version history (2 changes)1.0.0PHP ^8.0

2.0.0PHP ^8.2

### Community

Maintainers

![](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/806fbb515be53ddbca1d658f1abe7f8ddd41d77b72eec8aa85800db3a03e7e35?d=identicon)[spacecatninja](/maintainers/spacecatninja)

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Top Contributors

[![aelvan](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/2675644?v=4)](https://github.com/aelvan "aelvan (4 commits)")

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