Make PlaceholderAPI optional

[Gertius]

Description

This PR makes PlaceholderAPI optional.

What kind of change does this PR introduce? (Check at least one)

• [ ] Bugfix
• [x] Feature
• [ ] Code style update
• [ ] Refactor
• [ ] Build related changes
• [ ] Documentation code
• [ ] Other, please describe:

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• [x] Tests for the changes have been added (where possible)
• [x] Documentation (README.md, CONTRIBUTING.md) has been updated, if needed
• [x] All new and existing tests have passed

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• [x] I have read and understand the CONTRIBUTING Guide
• [x] I have checked that no existing PRs fulfill my requirements and appear to be duplicates
• [x] The PR title follows the guidelines defined in the contributing guide
• [x] All tests pass locally with my changes (if applicable)
• [x] I have performed a self-review of my own code