STCMS Documentation

Complete guide to building modern, secure React/PHP applications with STCMS framework

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Installation & Setup

Complete guide to installing and setting up STCMS

Quick Start

Step 1: Install STCMS

composer require gemvc/stcms

Step 2: Initialize Project

php vendor/gemvc/stcms/bin/stcms init

Step 3: Install Frontend Dependencies

npm install

Step 4: Build Assets

npm run build

Step 5: Start Development Server

php -S localhost:8000

What You Get

  • • Symfony Cache - Modern caching (APCu/file)
  • • Symfony Dotenv - Environment management
  • • Guzzle HTTP - API integration
  • • Twig Templates - Server-side rendering
  • • Vite Build System - React bundling
  • • Security Headers - Apache configuration

Environment Configuration

File: .env

API_BASE_URL=http://localhost:80
CACHE_DRIVER=apcu
DEFAULT_LANGUAGE=en

Configure your environment variables for API endpoints, caching, and default language.

Common Issues

  • • Composer not found: Install Composer first
  • • Node.js required: Install Node.js for frontend builds
  • • PHP 8.0+: Ensure you have PHP 8.0 or higher
  • • APCu extension: Install for better performance (optional)