no-global-state/krystal

Lightweight PHP Framework

Krystal Framework

I’ve worked with many popular PHP frameworks over the years, and I kept running into the same problems:, _(*1)

• Overcomplicating simple tasks
• Tight coupling between components
• Steeper-than-necessary learning curves
• Missing basic tools and components
• Overly bloated documentation
• Dozens of unnecessary dependencies you’ll never actually use

I created Krystal Framework to solve these issues., _(*2)

Why Choose Krystal Framework?, _(*3)

• Insanely simple API
  Simplicity is at the heart of Krystal. The API is designed to be as clear and intuitive as possible, so you can focus on building, not deciphering., _(*4)

• MVC done right
  Krystal delivers a precise MVC implementation with a dynamic routing system and controller-based architecture.
  There are no heavy models or ActiveRecord patterns—models are composed of data mappers and service objects for clean, maintainable code., _(*5)

• Built-in code generator
  Kickstart development with Krystal’s built-in code generator, making repetitive tasks effortless., _(*6)

Components, _(*7)

• Routing & Controllers
  Simple yet powerful—routes are defined with a straightforward array and mapped directly to controller actions., _(*8)

• Powerful Grid
  Create beautiful, data-rich tables with built-in filtering, sorting, and pagination—no extra setup required., _(*9)

• Membership
  The built-in membership module includes all the essentials: login, registration, and password recovery., _(*10)

• Image Tools
  Crop, resize, generate thumbnails, batch compress, and convert JPGs to AVIF or WebP—quickly and easily., _(*11)

• Administration panel
  A fully pre-configured admin panel comes ready to use, complete with authentication and an RBAC (role-based access control) system., _(*12)

...and much more!, _(*13)

Documentation

You can find documentation and tutorials on the official website., _(*14)

License

The framework is licensed under BSD-3., _(*15)

Contributing

Fork the repo, create a branch, make your changes, push them, and open a pull request for review., _(*16)

Security vulnerabilities

If you discover a vulnerability, please do not open a public issue. Instead, email the author at [contact@krystal-framework.dev] with a detailed description of the steps to reproduce it., _(*17)