phpDocumentor
PHP standard auto-documentation tool: generates HTML, PDF, CHM and class inheritance diagrams.
What is phpDocumentor?
phpDocumentor is the current standard for documenting PHP code, working similarly to Javadoc but for PHP. It generates documentation in HTML, PDF, CHM and XML DocBook from code comments, including automatic class inheritance diagrams, source code highlighting, a @todo task list and customisable Smarty templates.
What is phpDocumentor for?
- A development team that wants to automatically generate documentation from PHP code.
- An open source project that needs navigable API documentation for contributors.
- A company that wants to keep technical PHP code documentation up to date.
Main benefits of phpDocumentor
Automatically generates documentation from code comments.
Multiple output formats: HTML, PDF, CHM and XML DocBook.
Automatic class inheritance diagrams.
Lightweight install of only 6.61 MB.
Who should use phpDocumentor?
PHP teams and projects that want to auto-generate technical documentation from source code.
Is phpDocumentor the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you want to automatically generate technical documentation from PHP code comments.
- If you need API documentation in multiple formats (HTML, PDF, CHM).
- If you want automatically generated class inheritance diagrams.
It might not be for you if…
- If you need more modern API documentation tools, as phpDocumentor has not had significant updates for some time.
- If you document code in languages other than PHP.
How to install phpDocumentor on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find phpDocumentor
Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel, choosing domain and admin details.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Why install phpDocumentor on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of phpDocumentor.
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Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your phpDocumentor project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
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— free domain included*
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- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
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Webmaster
— free domain included*
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Not sure which to choose?
For 1–3 of your own websites, the Emprendedor plan is more than enough. To manage client sites or multiple projects, the Webmaster plan is the go-to choice for agencies and freelancers.
Node.js, Python and Ruby are included with Plus and Webmaster; they are not available with Emprendedor.
* The first-year free domain is included with the annual price. From the second year onward, it renews at the standard price. Prices in USD. VAT excluded.
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Frequently asked questions about phpDocumentor
Does phpDocumentor generate documentation automatically?
Yes, it generates complete documentation from JavaDoc-style comments included in PHP code.
Does phpDocumentor need a database?
No, it generates documentation as static files (HTML, PDF, CHM) without needing a database.
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