env-switch

Switch Laravel environments by validating APP_ENV and DB_CONNECTION configurations.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mim1012/ykp_project --skill env-switch
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: env-switch
Source: https://github.com/mim1012/ykp_project/tree/main/.claude/skills/env-switch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mim1012/ykp_project --skill env-switch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents critical errors and data corruption by providing a safe, guided process for switching between local development and production environments in Laravel. It eliminates manual .env file edits and potential misconfigurations that can lead to costly mistakes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Environment Analysis: Automatically detects the current environment configuration from your .env file, identifying whether you're set for local development or production.
  • Guided Switching: Provides step-by-step instructions and templates for correctly configuring your .env for local development or verifying Railway environment variables for production deployment.
  • Safety Warnings: Alerts you to dangerous mixed configurations (e.g., local APP_ENV with a production DB_CONNECTION), preventing accidental access to live data.
  • Use Case: You've been developing locally and now need to prepare for deployment to Railway. This Skill guides you through verifying your production environment variables and ensures your local .env is correctly configured for continued development, preventing accidental production data access.

Quick Start

I need to switch my Laravel project from production settings to local development. Please guide me using the env-switch skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about env-switch

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I prevent accidental production data access when switching Laravel environments?

Environment switching validates your configuration by inspecting APP_ENV and DB_CONNECTION settings, alerting you to dangerous mixed configurations like local APP_ENV paired with production database connections. This prevents costly mistakes during the transition between development and production.

How do I switch my Laravel .env file from production to local development?

The env-switch skill provides step-by-step guidance and templates to reconfigure your .env file for local development, validating your settings and eliminating manual edits that cause misconfigurations.

Can I use environment switching with Railway deployment?

Yes, env-switch handles Railway deployment by guiding you through verifying production environment variables on Railway while ensuring your local .env remains correctly configured for continued development.

What happens if my Laravel environment configuration has mixed settings?

The skill detects unsafe combinations—such as local development settings pointing to production databases—and delivers warnings that prevent you from accidentally corrupting live data.

How does automatic environment detection work in Laravel configuration?

The skill automatically analyzes your .env file to detect whether you're configured for local or production, identifying current state and misconfigurations without manual inspection.