How to add composer to chrooted environment?

Question

How to add Composer to chrooted environment?

Answer

1. Connect to the server via SSH

2. Download the latest update_chroot.tar.gz archive from the article and unpack it:

   # tar xf update_chroot.tar.gz

3. Add PHP to the chrooted template. Use the following article for detailed steps: How to add new programs to a chrooted shell environment template?

   Note: If Plesk PHP is intended to be used instead of OS PHP, use solution from the following article to set it as default: How to specify PHP version for command line php for user on Plesk server

4. Add PHP Composer with the data files to the template:

   # update_chroot.sh --add composer
   # mkdir -p /var/www/vhosts/chroot/usr/lib64/plesk-9.0/
   # cp -a /usr/lib64/plesk-9.0/composer.phar /var/www/vhosts/chroot/usr/lib64/plesk-9.0/

5. Add programs required for the Composer functioning to the template:

   # update_chroot.sh --add env

6. Apply template changes to all domains:

   # update_chroot.sh --apply all

Additional information

PHP Composer can also be managed from the GUI: Administrator's Guide: Managing PHP Project Dependencies with Composer
UserVoice topic: Add PHP Composer to chrooted enviromnents