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middleware

Inspect, modify, or reject HTTP requests via Laravel middleware pipelines.

3|Updated Feb 13, 2026
Search Tags:#authentication#routing#logging#middleware#laravel#http#throttling
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Skill: middleware
Source: https://github.com/codebar-ag/coding-guidelines/tree/main/resources/boost/skills/middleware
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/codebar-ag/coding-guidelines --skill middleware-codebar-ag

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Middleware centralizes cross-cutting concerns like authentication, rate limiting, header manipulation, and request/response logging, keeping controllers focused on business logic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Centralizes request/response processing in app/Http/Middleware, enabling consistent authentication, throttling, header management, and logging across routes.
  • Ensures code is clean by separating concerns and enforcing the pipeline order, with clear registration and grouping guidelines.
  • Use Case: Apply a security middleware to protect sensitive routes or apply a throttle middleware to limit request rates per user.

Quick Start

Create your first middleware class under app/Http/Middleware, register it in bootstrap/app.php, and apply it to a group of routes.

Frequently Asked Questions about middleware

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up Laravel middleware for authentication and throttling?▼

To set up Laravel middleware, create a class under app/Http/Middleware, register it in bootstrap/app.php using withMiddleware, and apply it to route groups to enforce authentication and throttling.

What is HTTP middleware used for in web applications?▼

HTTP middleware inspects, modifies, or rejects incoming requests to centralize cross-cutting concerns like authentication, rate limiting, header manipulation, and logging, keeping controllers focused on business logic.

Can I apply middleware to a specific group of routes in Laravel?▼

Yes, you can apply middleware to specific route groups in Laravel. After registering it in bootstrap/app.php, enforce it at the group level to protect sensitive routes or limit request rates per user.

When should I use middleware instead of putting logic in controllers?▼

Use middleware instead of controllers for cross-cutting concerns like authentication, throttling, header management, and logging. This separates concerns, enforces pipeline order, and keeps controllers focused on business logic.

Does Laravel middleware support modifying HTTP request headers?▼

Yes, Laravel middleware supports modifying HTTP request headers. By placing logic in app/Http/Middleware, you can inspect and manipulate headers consistently across designated routes before requests reach the controller.

Why create custom middleware instead of using built-in Laravel features?▼

Creating custom middleware provides a standardized pipeline to enforce specific security rules or header manipulations that built-in features lack, ensuring consistent request processing and clean separation of concerns across your application.

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