Laravel Installer – CLI installer for Laravel

Laravel Installer is a command-line tool that simplifies the process of installing Laravel applications. With this installer, you can quickly create a new Laravel project and set it up with minimal configuration, making it a great choice for developers looking to get started with Laravel efficiently.

 

Key Features of Laravel Installer:

1. Easy Installation: Quickly create new Laravel projects with a simple command.
2. Project Templates: Optionally, you can create projects with custom templates.
3. Version Management: Specify which version of Laravel to install.
4. Dependencies Handling: Automatically install all required dependencies using Composer.

Installation

To get started with the Laravel Installer, follow these steps:

1. Install Composer: Make sure you have Composer installed on your system. You can check if it’s installed by running:
   
   composer --version

   1	composer --version

   If it’s not installed, you can find instructions on the Composer website
2. Install Laravel Installer Globally: You can install the Laravel Installer as a global Composer package. Run the following command:
   
   composer global require laravel/installer

   1	composer global require laravel/installer

3. Update Your PATH: Ensure that your global Composer vendor bin directory is in your system’s PATH. This allows you to use the laravel command from anywhere in your terminal. You can add the following line to your shell configuration file (like .bashrc or .zshrc):
   
   export PATH="$PATH:$HOME/.composer/vendor/bin"

   1	export PATH="$PATH:$HOME/.composer/vendor/bin"

   After adding the line, run the following command to apply the changes:
   
   source ~/.bashrc # or source ~/.zshrc

   1	source ~/.bashrc  # or source ~/.zshrc

    

Creating a New Laravel Project

1. Create a New Laravel Application: To create a new Laravel project, run the following command:
   
   laravel new project-name

   1	laravel new project-name

   Replace project-name with your desired project name. This command will create a new directory named project-name and install a fresh copy of Laravel with all the necessary dependencies.
2. Specifying a Version: If you want to create a Laravel project with a specific version, you can use the --version option:
   
   laravel new project-name --version=8.*

   1	laravel new project-name --version=8.*

   This will create a new Laravel project using version 8.x.

 

Additional Commands

• Creating Projects from Existing Repositories: You can also create a project based on an existing Laravel application repository:
  
  laravel new project-name --clone=https://github.com/user/repo.git

  1	laravel new project-name --clone=https://github.com/user/repo.git

• Customizing the Installation: The Laravel installer allows for additional customization through configuration files. You can modify settings like the default application name, environment variables, etc.

 

Conclusion

The Laravel Installer is a powerful tool for quickly setting up new Laravel applications. By providing an easy command-line interface, it streamlines the installation process, allowing developers to focus on building features rather than setting up the environment.

 

Additional Considerations

• Documentation: For more detailed information, options, and updates, refer to the official Laravel Installer documentation.
• Updates: Keep your Laravel Installer up-to-date to take advantage of the latest features and improvements.