laravel-plugin-discovery

Search and evaluate Laravel packages via the LaraPlugins MCP server.

1|Updated Apr 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/riftzen-bit/gemini-setup --skill laravel-plugin-discovery-riftzen-bit
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Skill: laravel-plugin-discovery
Source: https://github.com/riftzen-bit/gemini-setup/tree/main/skills/laravel-plugin-discovery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/riftzen-bit/gemini-setup --skill laravel-plugin-discovery-riftzen-bit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers and maintainers quickly discover and evaluate Laravel packages using the LaraPlugins.io MCP server so they can choose production-ready libraries with confidence by checking maintenance, compatibility, and vendor risk before adding dependencies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search packages by keyword, feature, vendor, health band, Laravel version, and PHP version to locate relevant solutions for authentication, permissions, admin panels, APIs, and more.
  • Retrieve detailed package metrics including health score, last activity, Laravel and PHP compatibility matrices, version history, and vendor risk indicators to assess maintainability.
  • Use filters and pagination to narrow down candidates and use package detail lookups to validate readiness for production deployment.
  • Use Case: When selecting an authorization package, search for "permission" with a Healthy filter and confirm Laravel 12 compatibility and recent release activity before recommending integration.

Quick Start

Search LaraPlugins for healthy Laravel 12 compatible packages matching "authentication" and return the top five recommendations with health and compatibility notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about laravel-plugin-discovery

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find healthy Laravel packages for production use?

To find healthy Laravel packages, search the LaraPlugins MCP server using filters for health bands and recent activity. This evaluates maintenance status and vendor risk to ensure you only integrate production-ready libraries into your application.

Can I filter Laravel package discovery by PHP and Laravel version compatibility?

Yes, you can filter Laravel package discovery by specific Laravel and PHP version compatibility. The tool retrieves detailed compatibility matrices for each package, allowing you to verify that a library matches your exact framework environment.

What is the best way to evaluate vendor risk before adding a composer dependency?

Evaluating vendor risk before adding a composer dependency involves retrieving detailed package metrics such as health scores and last activity. This assessment validates the maintainability and reliability of the package before integration.

How do I search for Laravel authentication packages with a healthy maintenance score?

You can search for Laravel authentication packages using keyword filters alongside a Healthy health band filter. This narrows down candidates to actively maintained libraries, which you can then review using package detail lookups.

Does this package discovery tool require a configured MCP server endpoint?

Yes, this package discovery tool requires a configured LaraPlugins MCP server endpoint to function. The endpoint provides the search filters, pagination, and package detail retrieval capabilities needed to evaluate production readiness.