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phar: Sign a Phar file with a specific hash algorithm.

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$ phar sign -f ${path-to-phar_file} -h ${algorithm}

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The command "phar sign" is used to sign a Phar archive. Phar is a PHP archive format used for packaging and distributing PHP applications or libraries.

Here is an explanation of the provided command:

"phar sign": This is the command itself, indicating that you want to sign a Phar archive.
"-f ${path-to-phar_file}": This option is used to specify the path to the Phar file that you want to sign. Replace "${path-to-phar_file}" with the actual path to your Phar file.
"-h ${algorithm}": This option is used to specify the hashing algorithm to be used for signing. Replace "${algorithm}" with the desired algorithm, such as "SHA-1", "SHA-256", "MD5", etc. This option is optional, and if not specified, the default algorithm "SHA-1" is usually selected.

By signing a Phar archive, you are digitally verifying its authenticity and integrity. It ensures that the Phar file has not been tampered with or modified since it was signed. This is particularly useful for ensuring the security and trustworthiness of the distributed PHP applications or libraries.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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