laravel:migrations-and-factories

Generate Laravel migration files and factory classes for models.

Updated Sep 25, 2025

Search Tags:#database migrations #Laravel #test data generation #model factories #Laravel migrations

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Skill: laravel:migrations-and-factories
Source: https://github.com/angelgarciasolorzano/social-hub/tree/main/.agents/skills/laravel-migrations-and-factories
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/angelgarciasolorzano/social-hub --skill laravel-migrations-and-factories-angelgarciasolorzano

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Manages and ensures safe, testable, and reversible database schema changes by automating the creation of Laravel migrations and corresponding factories.

Core Features & Use Cases

Migrations: Automatically generates Laravel migration files for adding new database tables or fields.
Factories: Generates corresponding factory classes to build realistic test data for the model.
Seeding: Encourages the use of minimal but realistic datasets for seeding data in development environments.
Use Case: When adding a new Post model, use the provided command to generate both a migration and a factory.

Quick Start

Run the following command to create a new model 'Post' with migration and factory: sail artisan make:model Post -mfc

Frequently Asked Questions about laravel:migrations-and-factories

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

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How do I generate Laravel migrations and model factories at the same time?▼

Generate Laravel migrations and model factories simultaneously by running `sail artisan make:model Post -mfc`, which automates creating the migration file and factory class for realistic test data generation.

What is the best way to keep Laravel database schema changes testable and reversible?▼

Laravel database schema changes are kept testable and reversible by automating migration creation alongside model factories, ensuring consistent, predictable schema modifications and realistic dataset seeding in development environments.

How do I create realistic test data for a new Laravel model?▼

Create realistic test data for a new Laravel model by generating a corresponding factory class, which builds minimal but realistic datasets for seeding data during development and testing.

Can I automate database table creation and test data seeding in Laravel development?▼

Automate database table creation and test data seeding in Laravel development by generating migration files for new tables or fields and corresponding factory classes for the models.

Do I need Laravel Sail to run migration and factory generation commands?▼

The provided command uses Laravel Sail (`sail artisan make:model Post -mfc`) to generate migrations and factories, indicating a Sail-based local development environment for executing these database automation tasks.