can't get PHP_PHPCS working to auto fix minor things with phpcbf

[rzewus]

Hello there !
I am trying to find some "switch" or env variable to enable phpcs corrections, but can't seem to find it.
Shouldn't it be available ?! :)
or should I run separate GitHub Action to correct that?

Marvellous work btw :) possibility to have all in one place really is convenient :D

[llaville]

Hello @rzewus

The reason is very simple : MegaLinter v5 or v6 (don't know which version you are running) embed only PHPCS binary and not PHPCBF binary.

It may be quite simple to add it into MegaLinter, because Phive (installation method for PHPCS; see https://github.com/oxsecurity/megalinter/blob/v6.11.1/megalinter/descriptors/php.megalinter-descriptor.yml#L61-L64) also provide a way to install PHPCBF (known in repositories list; see https://github.com/phar-io/phar.io/blob/master/data/repositories.xml#L66-L68

Differences between both of binary are explained (for those who don't know yet) on official PHPCS Wiki at https://github.com/squizlabs/PHP_CodeSniffer/wiki/Fixing-Errors-Automatically.

In future report/question, please provide versions you're running and platform. It may help those who can help you !

[rzewus]

I am using latest version :)
THANK YOU VERY MUCH for pointing me in right direction! :)

[llaville]

As PHPCBF is not part of standard MegaLinter distribution, I suggest to add it via Plugins feature (read https://oxsecurity.github.io/megalinter/latest/plugins/)