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<![CDATA[CodeIgniter Forums - All Forums]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:36:28 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[CLI Command Routing]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94031 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:33:20 +0000 Chroma]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94031
I am currently trying to put some CLI commands into a different folder than the standard app/Controllers folder.

I want to put it into app/Modules/Mod1/Controller

The putting the test CLI code into the folder is straightforward and all works fine in the main app/Controllers folder. But in my Modules folder, I cannot find the right set of paths to make it run.

I have put my Mod1 into the autoload.php as with the other modules. They all run fine.

So, what do I need to type on the command line to make the test code run.

PHP Code:
    public $psr4 = [
    APP_NAMESPACE => APPPATH, // For custom app namespace
    'Config'    => APPPATH . 'Config',
    "Mod1"      => APPPATH . 'Modules/Mod1',
    ]; 

PHP Code:
namespace Mod1\Controllers;

use CodeIgniter\Controller;

class Tester extends Controller
{

    public function cliMessage($to = 'World')
    {
        return "Hello {$to}!" . PHP_EOL;
    } // end of function
} // end of class 

To be clear, I am using the new routing system.

Your help is appreciated.]]>
I am currently trying to put some CLI commands into a different folder than the standard app/Controllers folder.

I want to put it into app/Modules/Mod1/Controller

The putting the test CLI code into the folder is straightforward and all works fine in the main app/Controllers folder. But in my Modules folder, I cannot find the right set of paths to make it run.

I have put my Mod1 into the autoload.php as with the other modules. They all run fine.

So, what do I need to type on the command line to make the test code run.

PHP Code:
    public $psr4 = [
    APP_NAMESPACE => APPPATH, // For custom app namespace
    'Config'    => APPPATH . 'Config',
    "Mod1"      => APPPATH . 'Modules/Mod1',
    ]; 

PHP Code:
namespace Mod1\Controllers;

use CodeIgniter\Controller;

class Tester extends Controller
{

    public function cliMessage($to = 'World')
    {
        return "Hello {$to}!" . PHP_EOL;
    } // end of function
} // end of class 

To be clear, I am using the new routing system.

Your help is appreciated.]]> <![CDATA[Session problem from a Filter]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94030 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:22:30 +0000 geirarnesen]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94030 My implementation did before use the FileHandler for session which worked as a dream.
When switching to the DatabaseHandler, values being set to the session is not persisted and not available upon the next request.

Any reason why the set doesn't work from a Filter with the Databasehandler ?

Rgds Geir]]> My implementation did before use the FileHandler for session which worked as a dream.
When switching to the DatabaseHandler, values being set to the session is not persisted and not available upon the next request.

Any reason why the set doesn't work from a Filter with the Databasehandler ?

Rgds Geir]]> <![CDATA[use url with underscore (_) in config Fatal error]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94029 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:19:05 +0000 khao_lek]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94029 https://intranet_new.mysite.com:8080/report/public/ " on production ( CodeIgniter 4.7.2) .
and my application display : Fatal error: Uncaught CodeIgniter\Exceptions\ConfigException: Config\App::$baseURL "https://internet_new.mysite.com:8080/report/public/" is not a valid URL ... #19 D:\www\report\system\Debug\Exceptions.php(117): service() #20 [internal function]: CodeIgniter\Debug\Exceptions->exceptionHandler() #21 {main} thrown in D:\www\report\system\HTTP\SiteURI.php on line 200
Thanks for help me.

Code:
app.baseURL = ' https://intranet_new.mysite.com:8080/report/public/'

]]> https://intranet_new.mysite.com:8080/report/public/ " on production ( CodeIgniter 4.7.2) .
and my application display : Fatal error: Uncaught CodeIgniter\Exceptions\ConfigException: Config\App::$baseURL "https://internet_new.mysite.com:8080/report/public/" is not a valid URL ... #19 D:\www\report\system\Debug\Exceptions.php(117): service() #20 [internal function]: CodeIgniter\Debug\Exceptions->exceptionHandler() #21 {main} thrown in D:\www\report\system\HTTP\SiteURI.php on line 200
Thanks for help me.

Code:
app.baseURL = ' https://intranet_new.mysite.com:8080/report/public/'

]]> <![CDATA[php-flasher.io adapter for CI4]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94026 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:08:56 +0000 tassman]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94026 https://github.com/orgs/php-flasher/discussions/205
Its realy good tool.
Thx]]> https://github.com/orgs/php-flasher/discussions/205
Its realy good tool.
Thx]]> <![CDATA[Over 400k files in the sessions folder]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94024 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:59:36 +0000 geirarnesen]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94024 The oldest files were back from February. I checked the Session.php which had
public int $expiration = 7200;

What is causing those old session files not to be deleted ?

Geir]]> The oldest files were back from February. I checked the Session.php which had
public int $expiration = 7200;

What is causing those old session files not to be deleted ?

Geir]]> <![CDATA[BUG: Inconsistent exception handling in testing environment]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94022 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:44:10 +0000 giladsSG]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94022 Here is the exception handler:

PHP Code:
$this->request = $request;
        $this->response = $response;

        $accessDeniedMessage = "You do not have permission to perform this action.";
        $message = $exception->getMessage();
        $isVerbose = in_array(ENVIRONMENT, ['development', 'testing']);

        if ($exception instanceof MfaRequiredException) {
            $response = api_success($message, $exception->getData(), 200);
        } elseif ($exception instanceof ValidationException) {
            $response = api_error($message, 422, ['errors' => $exception->getErrors()]);
        } elseif ($exception instanceof AppException) {
            $response = api_error($message, $exception->getCode() ?: 400, $exception->getData());
        } elseif ($exception instanceof AccessDeniedException) {
            $response = api_error($accessDeniedMessage, 403);
        } else {
            $trackingId = api_log_exception($exception);
            $data = [
                'tracking_id' => $trackingId
            ];
            if ($isVerbose) {
                $data['trace'] = $exception->getTrace();
            }

            $response = api_error(
                $isVerbose ? $message : 'An error occured. Please try again later.',
                500,
                $data
            );
        }

        $response->send();

        exit($exitCode); 

]]> Here is the exception handler:

PHP Code:
$this->request = $request;
        $this->response = $response;

        $accessDeniedMessage = "You do not have permission to perform this action.";
        $message = $exception->getMessage();
        $isVerbose = in_array(ENVIRONMENT, ['development', 'testing']);

        if ($exception instanceof MfaRequiredException) {
            $response = api_success($message, $exception->getData(), 200);
        } elseif ($exception instanceof ValidationException) {
            $response = api_error($message, 422, ['errors' => $exception->getErrors()]);
        } elseif ($exception instanceof AppException) {
            $response = api_error($message, $exception->getCode() ?: 400, $exception->getData());
        } elseif ($exception instanceof AccessDeniedException) {
            $response = api_error($accessDeniedMessage, 403);
        } else {
            $trackingId = api_log_exception($exception);
            $data = [
                'tracking_id' => $trackingId
            ];
            if ($isVerbose) {
                $data['trace'] = $exception->getTrace();
            }

            $response = api_error(
                $isVerbose ? $message : 'An error occured. Please try again later.',
                500,
                $data
            );
        }

        $response->send();

        exit($exitCode); 

]]> <![CDATA[After calling software engineering 'dead,' Anthropic’s Claude Code creator Boris Cher]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94021 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:13:35 +0000 InsiteFX]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94021 After calling software engineering 'dead,' Anthropic’s Claude Code creator Boris Cherny says coding tools like Microsoft VS Code, Apple Xcode, and others will be ‘dead soon’]]> After calling software engineering 'dead,' Anthropic’s Claude Code creator Boris Cherny says coding tools like Microsoft VS Code, Apple Xcode, and others will be ‘dead soon’]]> <![CDATA[*.env file in different location]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94011 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:39:24 +0000 petewulf1]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94011 It seems there is no official way to place the *.env file at a different location than the projects root folder. Why?
What would be an appropriate way to load from a different location without having to overwrite Boot.php?
Thanks!
Daniel]]> It seems there is no official way to place the *.env file at a different location than the projects root folder. Why?
What would be an appropriate way to load from a different location without having to overwrite Boot.php?
Thanks!
Daniel]]> <![CDATA[feat(DI): Some dependency injection in CI]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94010 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:45:26 +0000 patel-vansh]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94010 After working with CodeIgniter 4, I wanted to share some thoughts on Dependency Injection and CodeIgniter 4:
This is not a proposal to replace CI4’s simplicity or turn it into another framework. The goal would be to modernize dependency management in a way that still respects CI4’s philosophy: simple, predictable, explicit, and lightweight.

Why Discuss This?
The current Services pattern works well and is easy to understand, but it also has some limitations for larger or more modular applications:
- Uses a service locator pattern rather than constructor injection
- Manual dependency wiring increases as projects grow
For many apps this is not a problem. But for larger projects, cleaner dependency management can be valuable.

Suggested Direction
Introduce a small optional container that can coexist with the current system.
Example:
In the bootstrap process, you can inject any class:

PHP Code:
container()->bind( UserRepositoryInterface::class, DatabaseUserRepository::class ); 

And just use it via constructor injection:

PHP Code:
class UserService {
    public function __construct( private readonly UserRepositoryInterface $repo ) {}

    public function getUser(int $userId) {
        return $this->repo->getUser($userId);
    }
} 

Then, in controller:

PHP Code:
$service = container()->get(UserService::class); 

This would automatically resolve dependencies recursively.

Example Binding Types
Class to class:

PHP Code:
container()->bind( 
    CacheInterface::class,
    FileCache::class
); 

Factory closure:

PHP Code:
container()->bind(UserService::class, function ($c) {
    return new UserService(
        $c->get(UserRepository::class),
        'foo'
    );
}); 

Useful when primitives/config values are needed.

Why This Could Benefit CI4
Better testability
Cleaner architecture for medium/large apps
Better package/module ecosystem
Modern PHP patterns while preserving CI4 simplicity
Gradual adoption with zero breakage

After some time, maybe, we can make the current service calls go through this container system, like this:

PHP Code:
function cache(bool $getShared = true) {
    if ($getShared) {
        return container()->singleton(CacheInterface::class);
    }

    return container->get(CacheInterface::class);
} 

]]> After working with CodeIgniter 4, I wanted to share some thoughts on Dependency Injection and CodeIgniter 4:
This is not a proposal to replace CI4’s simplicity or turn it into another framework. The goal would be to modernize dependency management in a way that still respects CI4’s philosophy: simple, predictable, explicit, and lightweight.

Why Discuss This?
The current Services pattern works well and is easy to understand, but it also has some limitations for larger or more modular applications:
- Uses a service locator pattern rather than constructor injection
- Manual dependency wiring increases as projects grow
For many apps this is not a problem. But for larger projects, cleaner dependency management can be valuable.

Suggested Direction
Introduce a small optional container that can coexist with the current system.
Example:
In the bootstrap process, you can inject any class:

PHP Code:
container()->bind( UserRepositoryInterface::class, DatabaseUserRepository::class ); 

And just use it via constructor injection:

PHP Code:
class UserService {
    public function __construct( private readonly UserRepositoryInterface $repo ) {}

    public function getUser(int $userId) {
        return $this->repo->getUser($userId);
    }
} 

Then, in controller:

PHP Code:
$service = container()->get(UserService::class); 

This would automatically resolve dependencies recursively.

Example Binding Types
Class to class:

PHP Code:
container()->bind( 
    CacheInterface::class,
    FileCache::class
); 

Factory closure:

PHP Code:
container()->bind(UserService::class, function ($c) {
    return new UserService(
        $c->get(UserRepository::class),
        'foo'
    );
}); 

PHP Code:
function cache(bool $getShared = true) {
    if ($getShared) {
        return container()->singleton(CacheInterface::class);
    }

    return container->get(CacheInterface::class);
} 

]]> <![CDATA[Boosting CI4 popularity]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94009 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:50:33 +0000 enlivenapp]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=94009
While I've been working on my CMS, I've found, what I feel, would be one of the best ways to implement such functionality similar to what Laraval offers. Their Service Providers solution to adding whatever package you want to use would be a massive advantage to Codeigniter.

The one argument I often hear/read is 'composer whatever' has this, just 'composer require' it and use it (usually coming across as kinda negative nancy since text has no real context). I get that and it's 100% true, but that advice doesn't really cut it when CI is better than many frameworks in many ways but kinda can't get out of it's own way.

As always, lively discussion is wanted, I'd really like to hear from the Foundation devs too. Is there any interest from the Foundation to create a Service Provider/Packages and much expanded spark CLI kind of ecosystem for Codeigniter?

Happy coding.]]>
While I've been working on my CMS, I've found, what I feel, would be one of the best ways to implement such functionality similar to what Laraval offers. Their Service Providers solution to adding whatever package you want to use would be a massive advantage to Codeigniter.

The one argument I often hear/read is 'composer whatever' has this, just 'composer require' it and use it (usually coming across as kinda negative nancy since text has no real context). I get that and it's 100% true, but that advice doesn't really cut it when CI is better than many frameworks in many ways but kinda can't get out of it's own way.

As always, lively discussion is wanted, I'd really like to hear from the Foundation devs too. Is there any interest from the Foundation to create a Service Provider/Packages and much expanded spark CLI kind of ecosystem for Codeigniter?

Happy coding.]]> <![CDATA[Ragnos: A "Configuration over Code" Enterprise Add-on built on CI4]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=93997 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:19:02 +0000 cgarciagl]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=93997 I have been using and loving CodeIgniter for years. I work as a developer and academic technician at a University Research Center, where we constantly build administrative and educational systems. While CI4 is blazing fast and elegantly structured, I found myself getting burned out writing the exact same CRUD controllers, HTML views, data tables, and permission logic for every new project.

To keep my sanity, I built a higher-level enterprise add-on entirely on top of CodeIgniter 4 called Ragnos. I just released it as 100% open-source and wanted to share it with the community that makes CI4 possible.

The core philosophy of Ragnos is "Configuration over Programming." Instead of writing standard MVC boilerplate for admin panels, you use our RDatasetController. You simply define a "Data Dictionary" (a plain PHP array) in your controller, and this add-on automatically renders a fully styled dashboard, handles pagination, advanced search filters, data exports, and forms.

Because it runs native CI4 under the hood, it automatically benefits from its Query Builder, CSRF protection, and XSS filtering, but it adds a dynamic Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) layer on top. Also, since modules are generated from PHP arrays, it is incredibly easy to use AI to write your configurations and generate entire modules in seconds.

You can check out the documentation, the philosophy, and the GitHub repository here: https://ragnos.build

Because the project grew quite a bit, I also wrote a complete 162-page official manual called "Ragnos from Zero to Pro" (available in English and Spanish on Leanpub) for those who want to master the architecture or implement it at an enterprise level. But the core add-on is completely free and open for the community.

I would love for the CI experts here to take a look at the code, install it, break it, and give me your honest feedback. I owe a lot to CodeIgniter, and I hope this contribution helps other developers save as much time as it has saved me.
Thanks for reading and happy coding!]]> I have been using and loving CodeIgniter for years. I work as a developer and academic technician at a University Research Center, where we constantly build administrative and educational systems. While CI4 is blazing fast and elegantly structured, I found myself getting burned out writing the exact same CRUD controllers, HTML views, data tables, and permission logic for every new project.

To keep my sanity, I built a higher-level enterprise add-on entirely on top of CodeIgniter 4 called Ragnos. I just released it as 100% open-source and wanted to share it with the community that makes CI4 possible.

The core philosophy of Ragnos is "Configuration over Programming." Instead of writing standard MVC boilerplate for admin panels, you use our RDatasetController. You simply define a "Data Dictionary" (a plain PHP array) in your controller, and this add-on automatically renders a fully styled dashboard, handles pagination, advanced search filters, data exports, and forms.

Because it runs native CI4 under the hood, it automatically benefits from its Query Builder, CSRF protection, and XSS filtering, but it adds a dynamic Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) layer on top. Also, since modules are generated from PHP arrays, it is incredibly easy to use AI to write your configurations and generate entire modules in seconds.

You can check out the documentation, the philosophy, and the GitHub repository here: https://ragnos.build

Because the project grew quite a bit, I also wrote a complete 162-page official manual called "Ragnos from Zero to Pro" (available in English and Spanish on Leanpub) for those who want to master the architecture or implement it at an enterprise level. But the core add-on is completely free and open for the community.

I would love for the CI experts here to take a look at the code, install it, break it, and give me your honest feedback. I owe a lot to CodeIgniter, and I hope this contribution helps other developers save as much time as it has saved me.
Thanks for reading and happy coding!]]> <![CDATA[Claude Code Skills]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=93992 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:01:50 +0000 enlivenapp]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=93992
fork it, PR it, whatever you need.
https://github.com/enlivenapp/Codeignite...laude-Code

Happy Coding!]]>
fork it, PR it, whatever you need.
https://github.com/enlivenapp/Codeignite...laude-Code

Happy Coding!]]> <![CDATA[Testing same tables]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=93984 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:14:37 +0000 ozornick]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=93984 Main, Blog, Shop...
Each contains tests modules/src/Shop/Tests/* and data Shop/Database/{Migrations|Seeders} for them.
Errors occurred with identical tables (posts, users..) in the same test database. I am using the SQLite3 file.

How best to split the execution (random tests) without creating many connections: tests, tests_for_main, test_for_shop..? Because sometimes you may need data from modules that do not overlap.

In general, working with migrations is very strict - you can't just execute import and seeder files. And auto-searching of this data may be unsuitable: for example, when the imported data is located outside of ./Database/* or has a non-standard FQCN.

My test begin as:

PHP Code:
final class PostModelTest extends CIUnitTestCase
{
    use DatabaseTestTrait;

    protected $namespace = [
        'Neznaika0\Module\Blog',
        'Neznaika0\Module\Shop',
    ];
    protected $seed = [
        UserSeeder::class,
        PostSeeder::class,
    ];
    protected $migrateOnce = false;
    protected $seedOnce    = false; 

]]> Main, Blog, Shop...
Each contains tests modules/src/Shop/Tests/* and data Shop/Database/{Migrations|Seeders} for them.
Errors occurred with identical tables (posts, users..) in the same test database. I am using the SQLite3 file.

How best to split the execution (random tests) without creating many connections: tests, tests_for_main, test_for_shop..? Because sometimes you may need data from modules that do not overlap.

In general, working with migrations is very strict - you can't just execute import and seeder files. And auto-searching of this data may be unsuitable: for example, when the imported data is located outside of ./Database/* or has a non-standard FQCN.

My test begin as:

PHP Code:
final class PostModelTest extends CIUnitTestCase
{
    use DatabaseTestTrait;

    protected $namespace = [
        'Neznaika0\Module\Blog',
        'Neznaika0\Module\Shop',
    ];
    protected $seed = [
        UserSeeder::class,
        PostSeeder::class,
    ];
    protected $migrateOnce = false;
    protected $seedOnce    = false; 

]]> <![CDATA[Best way to implement a Service Layer in CI4 for complex business logic?]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=93983 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:42:58 +0000 marinkitagawa]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=93983

Code:
Config/Validation.php

, but I’m struggling with where to put complex business logic that doesn't belong in the Model or the Controller.
My questions are:

Is creating a separate

Code:
app/Services
directory the standard approach in CI4 for handling business logic?
How should I properly initialize these services? Should I use the

Code:
Services
configuration file or just instantiate them normally in the controller?
Are there any performance overheads or architectural 'gotchas' I should be aware of when moving logic out of the controller?

I'd love to hear how you guys structure your enterprise-level applications. Thanks!]]>

Code:
Config/Validation.php

, but I’m struggling with where to put complex business logic that doesn't belong in the Model or the Controller.
My questions are:

Is creating a separate

Code:
app/Services
directory the standard approach in CI4 for handling business logic?
How should I properly initialize these services? Should I use the

Code:
Services
configuration file or just instantiate them normally in the controller?
Are there any performance overheads or architectural 'gotchas' I should be aware of when moving logic out of the controller?

I'd love to hear how you guys structure your enterprise-level applications. Thanks!]]> <![CDATA[What do i need to do back to older version of a file]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=93982 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:01:42 +0000 mikehoague]]> https://forum.codeigniter.com/showthread.php?tid=93982