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zemmelmootez/phplocator
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Click-to-code for PHP: automatic source mapping for browser extensions like LocatorJS

v1.1.0(8mo ago)34[1 PRs](https://github.com/zemmelmootez/phplocator/pulls)MITHTMLPHP >=7.0

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PHP Locator - Click to Code
===========================

[](#php-locator---click-to-code)

### Instantly jump from browser elements to your PHP source code

[](#instantly-jump-from-browser-elements-to-your-php-source-code)

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---

What is PHP Locator?
--------------------

[](#what-is-php-locator)

PHP Locator brings **click-to-code** functionality to PHP development. Inspired by [LocatorJS](https://www.locatorjs.com/), it allows you to **Alt+Click** any element in your browser and instantly jump to the exact source code line in VS Code.

### Key Benefits:

[](#key-benefits)

- **Zero Configuration** - Install and it works automatically
- **Universal Compatibility** - Works with any PHP project or framework
- **Instant Navigation** - Jump directly to source code in seconds
- **Visual Feedback** - Clear indicators show clickable elements
- **Professional Workflow** - Streamlines debugging and development

---

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

[](#installation)

### Step 1: Browser Extension

[](#step-1-browser-extension)

**Chrome/Edge/Brave/Opera:**

- [🚀 Install from Chrome Web Store](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/php-locator/bnhcmehnfejdabgfjlpndjpahkjfhchb) ✅ **NOW LIVE!**

**Manual Installation:**

1. Download the [latest release](https://github.com/zemmelmootez/phplocator/releases)
2. Extract the ZIP file
3. Open `chrome://extensions/`
4. Enable **"Developer mode"**
5. Click **"Load unpacked"** → Select the `extension` folder

### Step 2: PHP Package

[](#step-2-php-package)

#### Option A: Composer (Recommended)

[](#option-a-composer-recommended)

```
composer require zemmelmootez/phplocator
```

The package auto-loads and starts working immediately - no additional setup required.

#### Option B: Manual Installation

[](#option-b-manual-installation)

```
git clone https://github.com/zemmelmootez/phplocator.git
```

```

```

---

Usage
-----

[](#usage)

### The Simple Process:

[](#the-simple-process)

1. **Hold `Alt` key**
2. **Hover over any HTML element** (highlights appear)
3. **Click the element** → VS Code opens to the exact line

### Framework Examples:

[](#framework-examples)

**Vanilla PHP:**

```

    Welcome
    Content here

```

**Laravel Blade:**

```
@extends('layouts.app')
@section('content')

        {{ $title }} {{-- Alt+Click opens this Blade file --}}

@endsection
```

**WordPress:**

```