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laravel-api-expert

Generate Laravel REST API controllers, form requests, and resources with Sanctum authentication.

1|Updated Mar 8, 2026
Search Tags:#development#api#php#backend#rest#laravel#sanctum
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npx skills add https://github.com/ralphjohn29/my-claude-skills --skill laravel-api-expert
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Skill: laravel-api-expert
Source: https://github.com/ralphjohn29/my-claude-skills/tree/main/laravel-api-expert
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ralphjohn29/my-claude-skills --skill laravel-api-expert

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the development of production-grade REST APIs using Laravel, ensuring consistency, security, and performance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API Scaffolding: Generate controllers, form requests, and resources following best practices.
  • Authentication: Implement secure authentication using Laravel Sanctum.
  • Validation & Transformation: Define robust validation rules and transform data with API Resources.
  • Use Case: Quickly set up a new API endpoint for managing blog posts, including creation, retrieval, update, and deletion, with proper validation and authentication.

Quick Start

Use the laravel-api-expert skill to create a new API resource for a 'Product' model.

Frequently Asked Questions about laravel-api-expert

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a secure REST API in Laravel using Sanctum?▼

To build a secure REST API in Laravel, this guidance implements authentication using Laravel Sanctum, providing token-based access control and routing best practices for protected endpoints.

What's the best way to structure Laravel API controllers and form requests?▼

The best way to structure Laravel API controllers is by using dedicated form requests for validation and API resources for data transformation, ensuring clean separation of concerns and production-ready patterns.

How do I handle API versioning and error handling in a Laravel REST API?▼

API versioning and error handling in a Laravel REST API are managed through structured routing configurations and standardized error responses, ensuring consistent communication across different API versions.

Can I use this approach to optimize database queries for a scalable Laravel backend?▼

Yes, this approach includes query optimization techniques for your Laravel backend, reducing N+1 problems and ensuring the REST API remains scalable and performant under heavy data loads.

Do I need Laravel 10 or 11 to implement these REST API patterns?▼

You need Laravel 10 or 11+ to implement these REST API patterns, as the guidance covers modern framework features including Sanctum authentication, migrations, and API resource transformations.

How do I test REST API endpoints in a Laravel application?▼

To test REST API endpoints in Laravel, this guidance covers testing strategies that validate controller logic, authentication, and form requests to ensure robust API behavior before deployment.

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