There are several options for downloading PECL extensions, such as:
The pecl install extname command downloads the
extensions code automatically, so in this case there is no need
for a separate download.
» http://pecl.php.net/
The PECL web site contains information about the different extensions
that are offered by the PHP Development Team. The information available
here includes: ChangeLog, release notes, requirements and other similar
details.
pecl download extname
PECL extensions that have releases listed on the PECL web site are
available for download and installation using the » pecl command.
Specific revisions may also be specified.
CVS
Most PECL extensions also reside in CVS. A web-based view may
be seen at » http://cvs.php.net/pecl/.
To download straight from CVS, the following
sequence of commands may be used. Note that phpfi is the password for user
cvsread:
$ cvs -d:pserver:cvsread@cvs.php.net:/repository login
$ cvs -d:pserver:cvsread@cvs.php.net:/repository co pecl/extname
Windows downloads
Windows users may find compiled PECL binaries by downloading the
Collection of PECL modules from the
» PHP Downloads page, or by
retrieving a » PECL Snapshot
or an extension DLL on » PECL4WIN.
To compile PHP under Windows, read the
appropriate chapter.