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by mfonda 5234 days ago
They are very different things. token_get_all just tokenizes the code, but this tool parses PHP code into an AST. If you look at the source of this project, you'll notice that it does indeed use token_get_all to handle the lexing.
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I just went and read Lexer.php to see what you mean. Never mind on my previous comment :)

Well done with the project--I have a use case for it regarding enforcing PHP style guide @ $work.