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

3.0.0(1mo ago)1116MITPHPPHP ^8.2

Since Sep 25Pushed 1mo ago1 watchersCompare

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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 6.0.0](https://github.com/spacecatninja/craft-imager-x/) or later, the [Imgix transformer 1.0.0](https://github.com/spacecatninja/craft-imager-x-imgix-transformer) 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](https://imager-x.spacecat.ninja/configuration.html) and the [Imgix transformer's](https://github.com/spacecatninja/craft-imager-x-imgix-transformer#configuration) configuration, just like you would when using the `craft` and `imgix` transformers. This transformer will use the configuration from 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.

:::tip [The Power Pack](https://github.com/spacecatninja/craft-imager-x-power-pack) makes it super easy to serve different formats with ``. :::

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 [Imager X's](https://imager-x.spacecat.ninja/configuration.html) and the [Imgix transformer's](https://github.com/spacecatninja/craft-imager-x-imgix-transformer#configuration) configuration.

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

47

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FairBetter than 93% of packages

Maintenance93

Actively maintained with recent releases

Popularity13

Limited adoption so far

Community7

Small or concentrated contributor base

Maturity61

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 ~163 days

Recently: every ~196 days

Total

7

Last Release

37d ago

Major Versions

1.0.1 → 2.0.02024-04-06

2.0.1 → 3.0.02026-05-29

PHP version history (2 changes)1.0.0PHP ^8.0

2.0.0PHP ^8.2

### Community

Maintainers

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Top Contributors

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