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title: "Can I install or compile PHP extensions?"
date: "2025-05-08T07:32:24+00:00"
summary: "Discover PHP extension limitations in Cloud IDE. Learn about compatibility with Cloud Platform and installation restrictions."
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Cloud IDE supports the exactly same PHP extensions that are installed on the Cloud Platform. However, compiling or installing PHP extensions is not supported.