Clear MVC
Controllers, models, PHP views, and partials with no hidden magic.
PHP reorganized, not reinvented v1.7.0-beta.20
Structure PHP.
Keep control.
PHPAML combines a readable autonomous MVC core with AML View, its optional declarative and reactive frontend for PHP.
0 global dependencies3 platforms1 command
v1.7.0-beta.20 · beta
01 / QUICK START
$ aml create-view-app my-project
✓ AML View + Engine installed
$ cd my-project
$ aml doctor
✓ Diagnostics passed
$ aml serve
→ http://127.0.0.1:8910PHP + Composer
included
included
See the real first-run experience
From a fresh folder
to a running app.
In 36 seconds: the autonomous CLI installs Framework, View and Engine, creates a declarative interface, and launches it locally. No voice, no hidden steps.
Download PHPAML ↓PHP 8.2+MVCDI containerPHP included
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An architecture you already understand
Enterprise discipline.
Without the weight.
An explicit request lifecycle, separated responsibilities, and stable folder conventions. You always know where to look.
01RequestHTTP input
→02MiddlewareGlobal pipeline
→03RouterRoute + params
→04ControllerInjected action
→05ResponseHTML or JSON
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Essential and complete
Everything you need.
Nothing hidden.
HTTP routing
Dynamic parameters, named routes, and per-route middleware.
Native injection
A lightweight container automatically resolves typed dependencies.
AML View
Reactive state, effects, collections, themes, and client navigation in declarative PHP.
Practical security
CSRF, sessions, validation, escaping, and secure headers.
Autonomous tooling
Private PHP 8.4 and Composer runtimes, diagnostics, and updates.
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First project
From zero to your
first route.
AML installs its own environment. No PHP setup, no global Composer, and no system folders to manage.
Quick-start guide →// routes/WebApp.php
final class WebApp extends Route
{
protected function routes(): void
{
$this->get('/users/{id}', [UserController::class, 'show'])
->name('users.show');
}
}/ 04
The complete application platform
Five focused components.
One PHP workflow.
Start with only what you need, then combine independent components: Framework for HTTP and MVC, View for declarative UI, Engine for browser interactions, Data for persistence, and i18n for multilingual applications.
PHPAML Framework
Explicit HTTP routing, MVC, middleware, dependency injection, validation and security.
AML View
Declarative pages, reusable components, layouts, reactive state, computed properties and effects.
AML Engine
Client-side state, events, collections and navigation without a full page reload or handwritten JavaScript.
PHPAML Data
Typed entities, expressive queries, relations, migrations and transactions for SQL and MongoDB.
PHPAML i18n
JSON translation catalogs, parameters, pluralization, locale resolution and fallbacks.
final class Counter extends Page
{
#[State] public int $count = 0;
public function body(): View
{
return VStack(
Heading('AML View')->size(42),
Text(StateRef::to('count', $this->count)),
Button('Add one')->onClick(
ClientAction::increment('count')
)
)->gap(16);
}
}$users = $db->users()
->where('active', '=', true)
->orderBy('name')
->limit(20)
->all();
$db->transaction(function ($db) use ($lesson) {
$db->lessons()->add($lesson);
$db->saveChanges();
});#[Effect(
dependencies: ['query'],
debounce: 300,
concurrency: 'latest'
)]
protected function search(): EffectPlan
{
return Effects::run(
ClientAction::set('loading', true)
);
}
Button('Account')->onClick(
Navigate('/account')
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Built with classic PHPAML
See the framework.
Read the result.
The Last Lighthouse is a complete public demo built with PHPAML’s classic MVC architecture: routes, controller, model, PHP views, sessions, CSRF protection, redirects, and automated tests.
01Classic MVC02Protected reader03Session progress04Responsive UI
phpaml-book-reader-demo.onrender.com
The Last Lighthouse
Chapter 1 · The island at dusk
Open the live demo →
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DEEPSEEK · TUTORA good move. Now ask what your opponent is threatening.
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Built with AML View + PHPAML Data
A reactive interface.
A real application.
Tutor Chess is the public reference project for AML View: client-side navigation, reactive state, themes, Stockfish analysis, DeepSeek coaching, MongoDB accounts, and persistent lesson history.
01AML View02Stockfish 1803DeepSeek tutor04MongoDB history
Run locally with AML →/ 04
Explore further
A clear platform. Separate demos.
PLATFORM
AML View · Data · Engine
Start with only what you need, then combine independent components: Framework for HTTP and MVC, View for declarative UI, Engine for browser interactions, Data for persistence, and i18n for multilingual applications.
See the code examples →DEMOSBook Reader · Tutor Chess
Explore the public applications, their architecture, and their source code.
Browse the demonstrations →Ready to build?