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^Filesystem FunctionsLast updated: Mon, 26 Oct 2026

realpath_cache_get

(PHP 5 >= 5.3.2, PHP 7, PHP 8)

realpath_cache_get — Get realpath cache entries

Description

function realpath_cache_get(): array

Get the contents of the realpath cache.

Parameters

This function has no parameters.

Return Values

Returns an array of realpath cache entries. The keys are original path entries, and the values are arrays of data items, containing the resolved path, expiration date, and other options kept in the cache.

Examples

Example #1 realpath_cache_get() example

<?php
var_dump(realpath_cache_get());
?>

The above example will output something similar to:

array(2) {
  ["/test"]=>
  array(4) {
    ["key"]=>
    int(123456789)
    ["is_dir"]=>
    bool(true)
    ["realpath"]=>
    string(5) "/test"
    ["expires"]=>
    int(1260318939)
  }
  ["/test/test.php"]=>
  array(4) {
    ["key"]=>
    int(987654321)
    ["is_dir"]=>
    bool(false)
    ["realpath"]=>
    string(12) "/root/test.php"
    ["expires"]=>
    int(1260318939)
  }
}

See Also


<realpathrealpath_cache_size>
^Filesystem FunctionsLast updated: Mon, 26 Oct 2026