Hi,

On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 5:58 PM, Leigh <lei...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello list,
>
> It is my intention to create a new PECL package for ext/mcrypt, so
> that it can be removed from master as per the RFC
> (https://wiki.php.net/rfc/mcrypt-viking-funeral)
>
> I do not expect there to be any updates to the extension after it has
> been migrated, however we voted to move it there.
>
> Any objections/comments? If not I'll apply for my PECL account in the
> next few days.
>
>
I don't think it can be added to PECL as it breaks its licensing rules
(mcrypt is GPL licensed):


   - Note: wrappers for GPL (all versions) or LGPLv3 libraries will not be
   accepted. Wrappers for libraries licensed under LGPLv2 are however allowed
   while being discouraged.

See https://pecl.php.net/account-request.php

Cheers

Jakub

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