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Install PHP 8.2 on macOS 13

Warning! This version of PHP is outdated.

PHP 8.2 reached end of active support on 31 Dec 2024. As of today, PHP 8.2 is only receiving security related updates through 31 Dec 2026, at which point it will be considered end-of-life and receive no further updates. It's strongly recommended to upgrade to the latest version of PHP before then.

Installing PHP 8.2 on macOS 13

Prerequisites

  • macOS 13 (Ventura) installed
  • Homebrew package manager
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode

Installation

  1. Open Terminal
  2. Update Homebrew:
    brew update
  3. Install PHP 8.2:
    brew install [email protected]
  4. Link PHP 8.2:
    brew link [email protected]
  5. Add PHP to your PATH:
    echo 'export PATH="/usr/local/opt/[email protected]/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.zshrc
  6. Reload your shell configuration:
    source ~/.zshrc

Verification

  1. Check PHP version:
    php -v
  2. Verify PHP configuration:
    php -i
  3. Test PHP by creating a simple PHP file:
    echo '<?php phpinfo();' > test.php
  4. Run the PHP file:
    php test.php