ScriptLite — a sandboxed ECMAScript subset interpreter for PHP (with optional C extension)

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Learn about ScriptLite, a sandboxed ECMAScript subset interpreter for PHP, and how it can be used to enhance security and functionality in PHP applications

intermediate Published 7 Mar 2026
Action Steps
  1. Install ScriptLite using Composer
  2. Configure ScriptLite to use the optional C extension for improved performance
  3. Test ScriptLite by running example scripts and verifying the output
  4. Integrate ScriptLite into a PHP application to add dynamic scripting capabilities
  5. Use ScriptLite to sandbox and execute user-supplied scripts, enhancing security and preventing code injection attacks
Who Needs to Know This

Developers working with PHP, especially those building headless CMS like Cockpit, can benefit from using ScriptLite to improve security and add dynamic scripting capabilities to their applications

Key Insight

💡 ScriptLite provides a secure way to execute JavaScript-like code in PHP, making it ideal for applications that require dynamic scripting and sandboxing

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🚀 Introducing ScriptLite, a sandboxed ECMAScript subset interpreter for PHP! Enhance security and add dynamic scripting to your PHP apps 🚀

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