php-fts: A pure PHP full-text search engine with no dependencies for minimal hosting environments
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asmodios
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
php-fts is a self-contained full-text search engine written entirely in pure PHP with no external extensions, dependencies, or services required. It is designed for projects where deploying a dedicated search service like Elasticsearch, Meilisearch, or Typesense is not feasible — such as shared hosting environments, small VPS setups, or situations requiring a minimal and portable stack. The project acknowledges that dedicated search services are more powerful for high-traffic workloads, but offers a solid alternative for constrained environments.
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php-fts is designed for projects where deploying a dedicated search service is not an option — shared hosting, small VPS, or simply situations where you want to keep your stack minimal and portable.
If you have access to Elasticsearch, Meilisearch or Typesense and the infrastructure to run them, use those. They are more powerful and built for high-traffic, large-scale workloads.
If you don't — or if you'd rather not — php-fts gives you solid full-text search capabilities.
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