laravel-forge

Automate Laravel Forge server provisioning and deployment workflows via CLI and API.

3|Updated Mar 5, 2026

Search Tags:#deployment #api #cli #laravel #nginx #server-management #forge

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Skill: laravel-forge
Source: https://github.com/bipinks/ghost-office/tree/main/.claude/skills/laravel-forge
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bipinks/ghost-office --skill laravel-forge-bipinks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Forge server management and deployment tasks are complex, repetitive, and error-prone when done manually across multiple servers and sites.

Core Features & Use Cases

Forge CLI & API: create, configure, and control servers, sites, and deployments from code.
Provisioning & Security: automated provisioning of Nginx, PHP-FPM, databases, firewall rules, and SSL.
Deployment Automation: push-to-deploy workflows with zero-downtime deployment patterns and rollback options.
Daemons & Scheduling: manage queue workers, Horizon, and cron jobs with deterministic scripts.
Real-world Use: scale a Laravel app across a multi-server environment with consistent configs.

Quick Start

Authenticate with Forge and initiate a sample deployment to provision a server and deploy a site.

Frequently Asked Questions about laravel-forge

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

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How do I automate Laravel Forge server provisioning and deployment workflows?▼

Automating Laravel Forge deployment uses the Forge CLI and API to provision servers, configure Nginx templates, and push-to-deploy sites. This centralizes server management, enabling zero-downtime deployments and deterministic daemon control across multiple servers.

What do I need to set up zero-downtime deployments with Laravel Forge?▼

Zero-downtime deployments with Laravel Forge require valid Forge credentials, server and site access, and clearly defined deployment pipelines. With these, you can apply automated Nginx, PHP-FPM, database, firewall, and SSL configurations.

Can I manage queue workers and cron jobs using the Forge API?▼

Yes, you can manage queue workers, Horizon, and cron jobs via the Forge API. The workflow applies deterministic scripts for daemon management and scheduling, ensuring consistent background task execution across your server environment.

What is the best way to scale a Laravel app across a multi-server environment?▼

The best way to scale a Laravel app across multiple servers is using Forge CLI and API deployment automation. This ensures consistent Nginx, database, and firewall configurations are applied uniformly, reducing manual errors during multi-site provisioning.

Why does managing Forge servers manually lead to deployment errors?▼

Manual Forge server management is complex and repetitive, making it error-prone across multiple servers and sites. Automating provisioning and deployment workflows via the Forge API eliminates these inconsistencies by applying deterministic scripts and templates.