pint

Format Laravel PHP code automatically using Pint styling rules.

Updated Jan 8, 2026

Search Tags:#php #pre-commit #laravel #coding-standards #style-guide #code-formatting #pint

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Skill: pint
Source: https://github.com/markhamsquareventures/essentials/tree/main/skills/pint
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/markhamsquareventures/essentials --skill pint

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Pint provides a centralized solution for formatting Laravel PHP code by applying consistent styling rules across projects, reducing drift and manual edits.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated PHP formatting in Laravel projects to enforce coding standards.
Respects project Pint configuration and enables seamless integration with CI and pre-commit hooks.
Quick feedback on formatting issues to speed up development.

Quick Start

Run vendor/bin/pint to format the codebase and fix styling issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about pint

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automatically format Laravel PHP code for consistent styling?▼

You can automatically format Laravel PHP code by running the Pint tool to enforce consistent styling rules. It applies predefined style guides across your project to fix formatting issues and reduce manual code edits.

Can I integrate PHP code formatting into my pre-commit hooks and CI pipeline?▼

Yes, Pint supports seamless integration with CI pipelines and pre-commit hooks. Running the formatter during these stages validates syntax and applies style rules automatically before code is committed.

How do I run Pint to fix coding standards in my Laravel project?▼

To fix coding standards, run the command vendor/bin/pint in your project root. This automatically formats the codebase according to your project's Pint configuration and resolves styling issues.

Does Pint respect custom rules from my existing Laravel project configuration?▼

Yes, Pint respects your project's specific configuration files to apply style rules. This ensures the automated PHP formatting aligns with your established coding standards across different project sizes.

Why do I need a dedicated formatting tool for my Laravel codebase?▼

A dedicated formatting tool provides a centralized solution to enforce coding standards, preventing style drift across different developers. It delivers quick feedback on formatting issues to speed up development.

Do I need Composer to manage PHP code formatting in Laravel?▼

Yes, the Pint formatting tool is installed via Composer as a development dependency. This allows it to manage and enforce consistent styling rules directly within your Laravel project environment.