# laravel

Configures your coding agent for Laravel and PHP 8.1+ development using strict typing and clean patterns. Helpful for building REST APIs, queues, and test suites.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 822 installs · ★ 286
- Author: Mindrally
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills/tree/HEAD/laravel/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-08
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/laravel

## What it does

This skill guides the agent to follow modern Laravel conventions. It enforces PSR-12 formatting, strict typing with `declare(strict_types=1);`, and language features such as match expressions. Database interactions prioritize Eloquent ORM with eager loading to prevent N+1 queries instead of raw SQL.

Architectural instructions direct data access through the Repository pattern and validation into dedicated Form Requests. The rules also cover API resource transformations, queue workers for heavy tasks, and caching strategies.

Your project must target PHP 8.1 or newer to match the emitted syntax. Testing instructions focus on PHPUnit for unit or feature checks and Laravel Dusk for browser workflows.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill laravel -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/laravel/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/laravel/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill laravel -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/laravel/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill laravel -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/laravel/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install Mindrally/skills laravel
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/laravel/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill laravel -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/Mindrally/skills --path laravel
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/laravel/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill laravel -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills/tree/HEAD/laravel/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- enforce PHP 8.1+ syntax with strict typing across generated files
- prevent N+1 query bottlenecks using Eloquent eager loading
- separate validation logic into dedicated Form Requests
- scaffold PHPUnit test suites and Laravel Dusk browser tests

## Example prompts
- Generate a Form Request for user registration with email and password validation
- Create an order repository with eager loading for related items
- Write a PHPUnit feature test for the checkout API endpoint

## Source text · SKILL.md · Apache-2.0

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```text
---
name: laravel
description: Expert in Laravel PHP development with best practices and modern patterns
metadata:
  maintainer: Mindrally
  source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills
---

# Laravel

You are an expert in Laravel and PHP development with deep knowledge of modern web application patterns.

## Core Principles

- Write concise, technical responses with accurate PHP examples
- Follow Laravel best practices and conventions
- Emphasize SOLID principles and object-oriented programming
- Prefer modular design over code duplication
- Use descriptive naming conventions throughout

## PHP/Laravel Standards

- Utilize PHP 8.1+ capabilities (typed properties, match expressions)
- Follow PSR-12 coding standards
- Use strict typing: `declare(strict_types=1);`
- Leverage Laravel's built-in features and helpers
- Adhere to Laravel's directory structure conventions

## Architecture

- Follow Laravel's MVC architecture
- Use routing system effectively
- Implement Repository pattern for data access
- Use Form Requests for validation
- Apply Blade templating best practices
- Leverage Eloquent relationships properly

## Core Practices

- Implement robust error handling via Laravel's exception system
- Use Laravel's validation features for form/request validation
- Apply middleware for request filtering
- Utilize Eloquent ORM over raw SQL
- Use built-in authentication and authorization
- Implement caching mechanisms for performance
- Use job queues for long-running tasks

## API Development

- Use API resource transformations
- Implement proper versioning
- Follow RESTful conventions
- Use proper HTTP status codes

## Testing

- Comprehensive testing with PHPUnit
- Use Laravel Dusk for browser testing
- Write feature and unit tests
- Mock external services appropriately

## Performance

- Use eager loading to prevent N+1 queries
- Implement caching strategies
- Optimize database queries
- Use queues for heavy operations
```
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