Does it support modern PHP 8.2+ features?

Absolutely. The skill prioritizes modern syntax, including readonly classes for DTOs, constructor property promotion, and typed properties.

Does this skill help with writing tests?

Yes, it includes comprehensive patterns for Feature tests and Pest, ensuring your Laravel application follows a Test-Driven Development (TDD) workflow.

Can it help with database performance issues?

Yes, it provides specific implementation patterns for preventing N+1 queries, using cursors for memory efficiency, and optimizing complex Eloquent relationships.

How does the Laravel Expert skill activate?

It automatically triggers when Claude Code detects Laravel framework files, composer.json dependencies, or keywords like 'artisan', 'eloquent', and 'blade'.

Laravel Expert (Aura Frog)

Name: Laravel Expert (Aura Frog)
Author: nguyenthienthanh

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API Development

Streamlines Laravel development with expert-level PHP 8.2+ patterns, Eloquent ORM optimizations, and secure API architectures.

About

The Laravel Expert skill transforms Claude Code into a senior PHP architect, providing high-performance implementation patterns for modern Laravel applications. It specializes in preventing N+1 query issues, implementing clean Service and DTO patterns, and ensuring robust API resource handling. Whether you are refactoring legacy code or building new RESTful services, this skill enforces industry best practices for queue management, caching strategies, and TDD-driven testing using both standard Feature tests and Pest.

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Standardized API development using JSON Resources, Form Requests, and Sanctum.
Advanced Eloquent optimization including eager loading, chunking, and atomic operations.
Robust background processing and caching strategies for high-scale applications.
Modern PHP 8.2+ implementation patterns like Readonly DTOs and Service Layer architecture.
Automated testing templates for Feature testing and Pest-driven development.

Use Cases

Building scalable, secure REST APIs with standardized validation and error handling.
Implementing complex background processing using queued jobs and efficient caching layers.
Refactoring database-heavy logic to resolve performance bottlenecks and N+1 query issues.

About

Key Features

1 GitHub stars
Standardized API development using JSON Resources, Form Requests, and Sanctum.
Advanced Eloquent optimization including eager loading, chunking, and atomic operations.
Robust background processing and caching strategies for high-scale applications.
Modern PHP 8.2+ implementation patterns like Readonly DTOs and Service Layer architecture.
Automated testing templates for Feature testing and Pest-driven development.

Use Cases

Building scalable, secure REST APIs with standardized validation and error handling.
Implementing complex background processing using queued jobs and efficient caching layers.
Refactoring database-heavy logic to resolve performance bottlenecks and N+1 query issues.