laravel zip installation fix

The laravel-zip-fix repository offers a solution to installation issues encountered when setting up Laravel projects.

Problem Description

When attempting to install Laravel, you might encounter the following error message:

Failed to download doctrine/inflector from dist: The zip extension and unzip/7z commands are both missing, 
skipping. is: D:\Software\xmp\php\php.ini
The php.ini used by your command-line PHP
Now trying to download from source Syncing doctrine/inflector (2.0.10) into cache.

Cause

This error typically occurs due to:

• The PHP zip extension not being enabled.
• Missing unzip or 7z utilities on your system.

Solution

Step 1: Enable the PHP Zip Extension

1. Locate your php.ini file:

   • The path for the command-line PHP configuration is displayed in your error message.

2. Edit php.ini:

   • Open the php.ini file in a text editor.
   • Find the following line(you can search with using ctrl+f command ) and ensure it's uncommented (remove the semicolon ; if present):

     extension=zip

3. Now try to Laravel install again.At this stage ,your problem may be Solved.

Step 2: Install Unzip/7z Utility

• For Windows:
  • Download and install 7-Zip.
• For Ubuntu/Debian:

  sudo apt-get install unzip
  

Additional Resources

• Laravel Documentation