Loader / Requirements
Requirements & supported platforms
Check that your server is supported before installing. If your combination is listed below, there's a build for it.
Compatibility matrix
All builds are 64-bit (x64).
| PHP version | Linux x64 | Windows x64 (NTS) | Windows x64 (TS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHP 8.1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PHP 8.2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PHP 8.3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PHP 8.4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Currently PHP 8.1–8.4 on Linux and Windows. macOS and additional PHP versions are on the roadmap.
Thread safety
On Windows, pick NTS or TS to match your PHP. Check phpinfo() → "Thread Safety". Most setups (php-fpm, CLI) are NTS. Linux builds are NTS.
OPcache
The loader cooperates with PHP's OPcache. Protected code is cached like any other, so there's no performance penalty in production.
Architecture
All current builds target 64-bit (x64). ARM builds are not yet published — if you need one, let us know.