phpstorm

PhpStorm PHP IDE with debugging. Use for PHP development.

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Best use case

phpstorm is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

PhpStorm PHP IDE with debugging. Use for PHP development.

Teams using phpstorm should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/phpstorm/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/G1Joshi/Agent-Skills/main/skills/tools/phpstorm/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/phpstorm/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How phpstorm Compares

Feature / Agent	phpstorm	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

PhpStorm PHP IDE with debugging. Use for PHP development.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# PhpStorm

PhpStorm is essential for modern PHP. It understands **Laravel** Facades, **Symfony** Dependency Injection, and **Doctrine** queries.

## When to Use

- **PHP**: It is practically mandatory for professional PHP dev.
- **Blade / Twig**: Excellent support for template engines.
- **Database**: Integrated SQL tools are fantastic.

## Core Concepts

### Composer Integration

Manages dependencies and `composer.json` synced with the project model.

### Pest / PHPUnit

Visual test runner integration.

### Remote Development (SSH)

Edit files directly on the server (if you must) or use Deployment configurations.

## Best Practices (2025)

**Do**:

- **Install Laravel Idea**: A paid plugin but transforms the Laravel experience.
- **Use Xdebug**: PhpStorm makes setting up Step Debugging easier than any other tool.
- **Type Hinting**: Use the IDE to add return types and strict types to modernize legacy code.

**Don't**:

- **Don't disable inspections**: They find bugs (SQL injection risks, undefined variables) instantly.

## References

- [PhpStorm Documentation](https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/documentation/)