Download & Install
Get Started with Composer
We recommend installing the Slim Framework with the Composer dependency manager.
Create a new project
The easiest way to start working with Slim is to create a project using Slim-Skeleton as a base:
$ composer create-project slim/slim-skeleton [my-app-name]
Replace [my-app-name]
with the desired directory name for your new application.
Run your application
You can then run it with PHP's built-in webserver:
$ cd [my-app-name]; php -S localhost:8080 -t public
Features
HTTP Router
Slim provides a fast and powerful router that maps route callbacks to specific HTTP request methods and URIs. It supports parameters and pattern matching.
Middleware
Build your application with concentric middleware to tweak the HTTP request and response objects around your Slim app.
PSR-7 Support
Slim supports any PSR-7 HTTP message implementation so you may inspect and manipulate HTTP message method, status, URI, headers, cookies, and body.
Dependency Injection
Slim supports dependency injection so you have complete control of your external tools. Use any PSR-11 ContainerInterface implementation.
Community
You can chat with other Slim Framework developers to share code or troubleshoot tricky issues using either Slack or Discourse.
Discourse forum
We also have a Discourse forum at discourse.slimframework.com/ for when you have a more in depth question.