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Composer Command: Require Package

Use for require package with Composer. Exact CLI syntax to require package using Composer.

When to use this: Use for require package with Composer.

Command Syntax

composer require <user/package>

Command Breakdown

composer is the base executable for this command.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to require package using Composer.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.

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Related Operations

Composer Command: Create Composer Json composer init Composer Command: Install Dependencies composer install Composer Command: Remove Package composer remove <user/package> Composer Command: Self Update Composer composer self-update Composer Command: Update Composer Lock composer update --lock
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