PECL command not found

The pecl command is used to install and manage PHP extensions on a system. If you’re getting the “command not found” error, it likely means that the PECL tool is not installed or not in your system’s PATH.

Here are some steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Check if PECL is Installed:

Verify if PECL is installed on your system. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:

pecl version

If PECL is not installed, you need to install it.

2 . Install PECL:

On Linux, you can typically install PECL using your package manager. For example, on Debian/Ubuntu, you can use:

sudo apt-get install php-pear

On MacOS, you can use Homebrew:

brew install php-pear

On Windows, PECL is often included with PHP distributions, and you may need to adjust your PATH environment variable to include the PHP directory.

3. Adjust PATH Environment Variable:

Ensure that the directory containing the pecl executable is included in your system’s PATH. You can add the PHP bin directory to your PATH by adding the following line to your shell configuration file (e.g., ~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc, or ~/.bash_profile):

export PATH=/path/to/php/bin:$PATH

Replace “/path/to/php/bin” with the actual path to the bin directory where PHP and PECL binaries are located.

4. Restart Shell or Terminal:

After modifying the PATH, restart your shell or open a new terminal window to apply the changes.

5. Verify PECL Installation:

Run pecl version again to verify that PECL is now recognized.
Once you’ve completed these steps, the pecl command should be recognized, and you can use it to manage PHP extensions on your system. If you encounter any issues specific to your operating system or PHP configuration, please consult the relevant documentation or community resources for assistance.