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Fixer.io is a simple and lightweight API for current and historical foreign exchange rates. We came across this wonderful service while developing a recent project. I searched but couldn’t find any Fixer.io PHP client fitting our needs for the project so I decided to build a PHP and Laravel package for the same.
This is a standalone PHP client for fixer.io. It can be easily installed using composer.
composer require ranium/fixerio-php-client
After installation, you can use the client in your code as follows:
You can find the complete installation and usage instructions on the Github project page. Please feel free to report issues or feature requests on Github.
Fixer.Io Laravel 5 Package At Ranium, our framework of choice is Laravel. And the project where we needed a client for fixer.io was being developed in Laravel. So I went ahead and created a Laravel wrapper for the fixer.io PHP client.
You can install the Laravel package with:
composer require ranium/laravel-fixerio
After installation, you need to publish the fixer.io config file.
php artisan vendor:publish --tag=laravel-fixerio
Then edit the fixerio.php config file to put your access key and configure the caching. The Laravel package comes with an additional feature of caching the API responses. This saves your monthly fixer.io bill.
The usage is as simple as
For more details, configuration options and usage please refer the Laravel Fixer.io Github project page. Please feel free to report issues or feature requests on Github.
Note: For more details on all the available API methods and endpoints, please refer the official fixer.io documentation.
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Abbas leads Ranium's technical vision and client delivery, working hands-on across system architecture, AI integration, and product development. He has years of experience building custom web and mobile applications using Laravel and PHP, and now brings that same depth to AI-powered solutions using models from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Groq. His work spans industries including healthcare, senior living, and property management.
Abbas organizes Laracon India and has spoken at various conferences and meetups on topics ranging from Laravel development to AI-assisted coding workflows. He believes small, focused teams can build remarkable products when they pair strong engineering fundamentals with the right AI tools.
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