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[Framework](/categories/framework) 4. / 5. zenithframework/framework ActiveProject[Framework](/categories/framework) zenithframework/framework ========================= A clean, modern, backend-first PHP framework with built-in dynamic UI v3.0.0(2mo ago)101[2 PRs](https://github.com/zenithframework/zenithframework/pulls)MITPHPPHP ^8.5 Since Apr 6Pushed 2mo agoCompare [ Source](https://github.com/zenithframework/zenithframework)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/zenithframework/framework)[ RSS](/packages/zenithframework-framework/feed)WikiDiscussions main Synced 1w ago READMEChangelogDependenciesVersions (6)Used By (0) Zenith Framework v3.0 Enterprise ================================ [](#zenith-framework-v30-enterprise) > **World-Class PHP 8.5+ Framework** - Clean, Modern, Backend-First A clean, modern, backend-first PHP framework with built-in dynamic UI system, strict routing architecture, enterprise-grade security, and **native SSE support**. **Version:** 3.0.0 "Enterprise" **PHP Requirement:** 8.5+ **Release Date:** April 9, 2026 **Website:** [zenithframework.com](https://zenithframework.com) 🌟 Why Zen? ---------- [](#-why-zen) ✅ **Native SSE Support** - Real-time streaming without WebSockets complexity ✅ **PHP 8.5 Attributes** - Clean, inline route definitions ✅ **AI Ready** - Built-in OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama integration ✅ **HTMX Support** - First-class Actions system ✅ **Modern ORM** - 10 relationship types, observers, soft deletes ✅ **Queue System** - Sync, Database, Redis drivers ✅ **Mail System** - SMTP, Sendmail, Log drivers ✅ **File Storage** - Local, S3, FTP support ✅ **Task Scheduler** - Cron-like scheduling DSL ✅ **Authorization** - Gates and Policies ✅ **Security** - WAF, DDoS protection, rate limiting ✅ **118 CLI Commands** - Complete development toolkit ✅ **Clean Architecture** - Predictable, no magic ✅ **Comprehensive Docs** - Complete syntax and CLI guides Features -------- [](#features) ### Template Engine [](#template-engine) - **Layout Inheritance** - `@extends`, `@section`, `@yield` - **Directives** - `@if`, `@else`, `@foreach`, `@for`, `@while` - **Components** - ``, `` with slots - **Template Caching** - Compiled templates cached in production ### Performance [](#performance) - **Multi-Level Cache** - Memory → APCu → Redis - **Advanced Rate Limiting** - TokenBucket, LeakyBucket, SlidingWindow - **Server Support** - Swoole, Workerman, RoadRunner adapters - **Connection Pooling** - Pre-connected database sockets ### Real-time [](#real-time) - **WebSocket** - Full-duplex communication with rooms - **SSE** - Server-Sent Events support - **Connection Pooling** - Manage multiple connections ### Clustering [](#clustering) - **Load Balancer** - Round-robin, least connections, weighted, IP hash - **Health Checker** - Node monitoring - **Failover** - Automatic failover - **Service Discovery** - Dynamic registration ### Security (Enterprise-Grade) [](#security-enterprise-grade) - **WAF** - Rule-based web application firewall - **DDoS Protection** - Traffic analysis, JS challenge, CAPTCHA - **IP Blocking** - Auto-ban, CIDR, geo-blocking, ASN filtering - **Rate Limiting** - Per-user, per-IP, quota management - **CSRF Protection** - Token-based form protection - **Encryption** - AES-256-GCM, HMAC support - **Two-Factor Auth** - TOTP (Google Authenticator) ### Resilience [](#resilience) - **Circuit Breaker** - Failure isolation - **Retry Policy** - Exponential backoff - **Timeout Handler** - Request timeouts - **Bulkhead** - Resource isolation ### Core Framework [](#core-framework) - **Clean & Minimal** - No architectural confusion, zero garbage code - **Backend-First** - API-first design with JSON responses - **Strict Routing** - Separate route files for Web, API, Auth, and AI - **Attribute Routing** - PHP 8.5+ attributes for inline route definitions - **Built-in UI System** - Components, Pages, and Layouts - **HTMX-Style Updates** - Server-side rendering with dynamic DOM updates - **ORM System** - Model, QueryBuilder, and Builder - **Soft Deletes** - Automatic trash and restore functionality - **Model Observers** - Hook into model lifecycle events - **Session & Auth** - Complete authentication system - **Authorization** - Gates and Policies for fine-grained access control - **Validation** - 40+ built-in validation rules - **Cache System** - File, Array, APCu, Redis drivers - **Queue System** - Sync, Database, Redis drivers - **Mail System** - SMTP, Sendmail, Log drivers - **File Storage** - Local, S3, FTP drivers - **Task Scheduler** - Cron-like scheduling with fluent DSL - **SSE Support** - Native Server-Sent Events for real-time streaming - **AI Integration** - OpenAI, Anthropic, and Ollama support ### CLI Tools [](#cli-tools) - **40+ Commands** - make, remove, rename, migrate, seed, serve, test, lint Requirements ------------ [](#requirements) - PHP 8.5+ - PDO Extension - OpenSSL Extension - cURL Extension - MBString Extension Quick Start ----------- [](#quick-start) ``` # Create new project composer create-project zanith/framework my-project cd my-project # Copy environment file cp .env.example .env # Run migrations php zen migrate # Start development server php zen serve # Check version php zen -v ``` Quick Examples -------------- [](#quick-examples) ### Attribute-Based Routing (PHP 8.5+) [](#attribute-based-routing-php-85) ``` #[Prefix('/users')] #[Middleware(['auth'])] class UserController { #[Get('/', name: 'users.index')] public function index(): Response { return view('users.index', ['users' => User::all()]); } #[Post('/', middleware: ['csrf'])] public function store(Request $request): Response { $user = User::create($request->validated()); return redirect()->route('users.show', ['id' => $user->id]); } } ``` ### Server-Sent Events (Real-Time Streaming) [](#server-sent-events-real-time-streaming) ``` #[Get('/chat/{roomId}/stream')] public function stream(Request $request, int $roomId): StreamingResponse { return new StreamingResponse( new SseStream( dataProvider: fn($lastId) => $this->getNewMessages($roomId, $lastId), pollInterval: 1, heartbeatInterval: 15, timeout: 1800 ) ); } ``` ### Soft Deletes [](#soft-deletes) ``` class User extends Model { use SoftDeletes; } // Soft delete $user->delete(); // Restore $user->restore(); // Include trashed $users = User::withTrashed()->get(); ``` ### Model Observers [](#model-observers) ``` class PostObserver extends Observer { public function creating(Post $post): void { $post->slug = str($post->title)->slug(); } public function created(Post $post): void { event(new PostCreated($post)); } } // Register Post::observe(PostObserver::class); ``` ### Authorization (Gates & Policies) [](#authorization-gates--policies) ``` // Define gate Gate::define('update-post', function ($user, $post) { return $user->id === $post->user_id; }); // Check gate if (Gate::allows('update-post', $post)) { // User can update } // In controller $this->authorizeAbility('update', $post); ``` ### Task Scheduler [](#task-scheduler) ``` // In Console Kernel $scheduler->command('cache:clear') ->hourly() ->withoutOverlapping(); $scheduler->command('db:backup') ->dailyAt('2:00') ->onOneServer(); ``` Directory Structure ------------------- [](#directory-structure) ``` zen/ ├── app/ │ ├── Http/Controllers/ │ ├── Http/Middleware/ │ ├── Http/Requests/ │ ├── Models/ │ ├── Pages/ │ ├── Services/ │ ├── Providers/ │ └── UI/Components/ ├── boot/ # Startup system ├── config/ # Configuration ├── core/ # Framework engine ├── database/ # Migrations, Seeders, Factories ├── routes/ # Route definitions ├── views/ # Views and layouts └── zen # CLI entry point ``` Routing ------- [](#routing) Routes are organized by domain in `routes/`: - `Web.php` - Public web routes (UI/pages) - `Api.php` - API routes (JSON) - `Auth.php` - Authentication routes - `Ai.php` - AI-related routes CLI Commands ------------ [](#cli-commands) ### Make Commands [](#make-commands) ``` php zen make:model User php zen make:controller UserController php zen make:migration create_users_table php zen make:seeder UserSeeder php zen make:factory UserFactory php zen make:layout dashboard --type=app php zen make:middleware Auth php zen make:request StoreUser php zen make:job ProcessOrder php zen make:event UserRegistered php zen make:listener SendWelcomeEmail ``` ### Remove Commands [](#remove-commands) ``` php zen remove:model User php zen remove:controller UserController php zen remove:migration create_users_table php zen remove:seeder UserSeeder ``` ### Database Commands [](#database-commands) ``` php zen migrate php zen migrate --rollback php zen migrate --reset php zen db:seed ``` ### Other Commands [](#other-commands) ``` php zen route:list php zen cache:clear php zen serve php zen lint php zen test ``` Configuration ------------- [](#configuration) Edit `.env` for configuration: ``` APP_NAME=Zenith Framework APP_ENV=development APP_DEBUG=true APP_URL=http://localhost DB_CONNECTION=sqlite DB_DATABASE=database/database.sqlite CACHE_DRIVER=file AI_API_KEY=your-api-key ``` Documentation ------------- [](#documentation) - [**Official Website**](https://zenithframework.com) - 🌐 **Complete documentation and guides** - [**SYNTAX.md**](./SYNTAX.md) - 📖 **Complete syntax guide** - START HERE - [**CLI\_COMMANDS.md**](./CLI_COMMANDS.md) - 🛠️ **118 CLI commands reference** - [**SSR\_GUIDE.md**](./SSR_GUIDE.md) - ⚡ **SSR engine guide** - [**SSR\_ISR\_SSE\_GUIDE.md**](./SSR_ISR_SSE_GUIDE.md) - 🚀 **SSR, ISR, and SSE comprehensive guide** - [**GUIDE.md**](./GUIDE.md) - Full tutorial - [**SECURITY.md**](./SECURITY.md) - Security policy and best practices - [**SKILLS.md**](./SKILLS.md) - Complete developer reference - [**AGENTS.md**](./AGENTS.md) - AI agent instructions - [**CHANGELOG.md**](./CHANGELOG.md) - Version history - [**CONTRIBUTING.md**](./CONTRIBUTING.md) - Contribution guidelines License ------- [](#license) MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) ### Health Score 40 — FairBetter than 86% of packages Maintenance88 Actively maintained with recent releases Popularity3 Limited adoption so far Community4 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity55 Maturing project, gaining track record How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. 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