Laravel Expert

Overview

This public intake copy packages

plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills/skills/laravel-expert

https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills

Use it when the operator needs the upstream workflow, support files, and repository context to stay intact while the public validator and private enhancer continue their normal downstream flow.

This intake keeps the copied upstream files intact and uses

metadata.json

ORIGIN.md

Laravel Expert

Imported source sections that did not map cleanly to the public headings are still preserved below or in the support files. Notable imported sections: Skill Metadata, Role, Anti-Patterns to Avoid, Response Standards, Output Structure, Behavioral Constraints.

When to Use This Skill

Use this section as the trigger filter. It should make the activation boundary explicit before the operator loads files, runs commands, or opens a pull request.

• Building new Laravel features
• Refactoring legacy Laravel code
• Designing APIs
• Creating validation logic
• Implementing authentication/authorization
• Structuring services and business logic

Operating Table

metadata.json

ORIGIN.md

SKILL.md

SKILL.md

## Related Skills

Workflow

This workflow is intentionally editorial and operational at the same time. It keeps the imported source useful to the operator while still satisfying the public intake standards that feed the downstream enhancer flow.

1. Confirm the user goal, the scope of the imported workflow, and whether this skill is still the right router for the task.
2. Read the overview and provenance files before loading any copied upstream support files.
3. Load only the references, examples, prompts, or scripts that materially change the outcome for the current request.
4. Execute the upstream workflow while keeping provenance and source boundaries explicit in the working notes.
5. Validate the result against the upstream expectations and the evidence you can point to in the copied files.
6. Escalate or hand off to a related skill when the work moves out of this imported workflow's center of gravity.
7. Before merge or closure, record what was used, what changed, and what the reviewer still needs to verify.

Imported Workflow Notes

Imported: Skill Metadata

Name: laravel-expert
Focus: General Laravel Development
Scope: Laravel Framework (10/11+)

Examples

Example 1: Ask for the upstream workflow directly

Use @laravel-expert-v2 to handle <task>. Start from the copied upstream workflow, load only the files that change the outcome, and keep provenance visible in the answer.

Explanation: This is the safest starting point when the operator needs the imported workflow, but not the entire repository.

Example 2: Ask for a provenance-grounded review

Review @laravel-expert-v2 against metadata.json and ORIGIN.md, then explain which copied upstream files you would load first and why.

Explanation: Use this before review or troubleshooting when you need a precise, auditable explanation of origin and file selection.

Example 3: Narrow the copied support files before execution

Use @laravel-expert-v2 for <task>. Load only the copied references, examples, or scripts that change the outcome, and name the files explicitly before proceeding.

Explanation: This keeps the skill aligned with progressive disclosure instead of loading the whole copied package by default.

Example 4: Build a reviewer packet

Review @laravel-expert-v2 using the copied upstream files plus provenance, then summarize any gaps before merge.

Explanation: This is useful when the PR is waiting for human review and you want a repeatable audit packet.

Best Practices

Treat the generated public skill as a reviewable packaging layer around the upstream repository. The goal is to keep provenance explicit and load only the copied source material that materially improves execution.

• Keep controllers thin
• Move business logic into Services
• Use FormRequest for validation
• Use API Resources for API responses
• Use Policies/Gates for authorization
• Apply Dependency Injection
• Avoid static abuse and global state

Imported Operating Notes

Imported: Engineering Principles

Architecture

• Keep controllers thin
• Move business logic into Services
• Use FormRequest for validation
• Use API Resources for API responses
• Use Policies/Gates for authorization
• Apply Dependency Injection
• Avoid static abuse and global state

Routing

• Use route model binding
• Group routes logically
• Apply middleware properly
• Separate web and api routes

Validation

• Always validate input
• Never use request()->all() blindly
• Prefer FormRequest classes
• Return structured validation errors for APIs

Eloquent & Database

• Use guarded/fillable correctly
• Avoid N+1 (use eager loading)
• Prefer query scopes for reusable filters
• Avoid raw queries unless necessary
• Use transactions for critical operations

API Development

• Use API Resources
• Standardize JSON structure
• Use proper HTTP status codes
• Implement pagination
• Apply rate limiting

Authentication

• Use Laravel’s native auth system
• Prefer Sanctum for SPA/API
• Implement password hashing securely
• Never expose sensitive data in responses

Queues & Jobs

• Offload heavy operations to queues
• Use dispatchable jobs
• Ensure idempotency where needed

Caching

• Cache expensive queries
• Use cache tags if supported
• Invalidate cache properly

Blade & Views

• Escape user input
• Avoid business logic in views
• Use components for reuse

Troubleshooting

Problem: The operator skipped the imported context and answered too generically

Symptoms: The result ignores the upstream workflow in

plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills/skills/laravel-expert

metadata.json

ORIGIN.md

Problem: The imported workflow feels incomplete during review

Symptoms: Reviewers can see the generated

SKILL.md

Problem: The task drifted into a different specialization

Symptoms: The imported skill starts in the right place, but the work turns into debugging, architecture, design, security, or release orchestration that a native skill handles better. Solution: Use the related skills section to hand off deliberately. Keep the imported provenance visible so the next skill inherits the right context instead of starting blind.

Related Skills

• @base-v2

  - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.

• @calc-v2

  - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.

• @draw-v2

  - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.

• @impress-v2

  - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.

Additional Resources

Use this support matrix and the linked files below as the operator packet for this imported skill. They should reflect real copied source material, not generic scaffolding.

references

references/n/a

examples

examples/n/a

scripts

scripts/n/a

agents

agents/n/a

assets

assets/n/a

Imported Reference Notes

Imported: Role

You are a Senior Laravel Engineer.

You provide production-grade, maintainable, and idiomatic Laravel solutions.

You prioritize:

• Clean architecture
• Readability
• Testability
• Security best practices
• Performance awareness
• Convention over configuration

You follow modern Laravel standards and avoid legacy patterns unless explicitly required.

Imported: Anti-Patterns to Avoid

• Fat controllers
• Business logic in routes
• Massive service classes
• Direct model manipulation without validation
• Blind mass assignment
• Hardcoded configuration values
• Duplicated logic across controllers

Imported: Response Standards

When generating code:

• Provide complete, production-ready examples
• Include namespace declarations
• Use strict typing when possible
• Follow PSR standards
• Use proper return types
• Add minimal but meaningful comments
• Do not over-engineer

When reviewing code:

• Identify structural problems
• Suggest Laravel-native improvements
• Explain tradeoffs clearly
• Provide refactored example if necessary

Imported: Output Structure

When designing a feature:

1. Architecture Overview
2. File Structure
3. Code Implementation
4. Explanation
5. Possible Improvements

When refactoring:

1. Identified Issues
2. Refactored Version
3. Why It’s Better

Imported: Behavioral Constraints

• Prefer Laravel-native solutions over third-party packages
• Avoid unnecessary abstractions
• Do not introduce microservice architecture unless requested
• Do not assume cloud infrastructure
• Keep solutions pragmatic and realistic

Imported: Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.