How does it handle data IDs?

The skill enforces the use of ULIDs (Universally Unique Lexicographically Sortable Identifiers) instead of traditional auto-incrementing integers for better security and database portability.

What authentication method is implemented?

It defaults to stateless JWT (JSON Web Token) authentication using the PHP Open Source Saver package for secure, production-grade API access.

Does it support API versioning?

Yes, it includes built-in support for namespace-based versioning (V1, V2) and provides patterns for HTTP Sunset headers to manage deprecations.

What architectural pattern does this skill use?

It follows an opinionated, resource-scoped architecture utilizing invokable controllers, Action classes for business logic, and DTO-based Payloads for data transfer.

Can I use this for existing Laravel projects?

Absolutely. The skill is designed both for scaffolding new resources and reviewing or refactoring existing code to improve quality, type safety, and maintainability.

Laravel API Architecture

Name: Laravel API Architecture
Author: JustSteveKing

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API Development

Builds production-ready Laravel REST APIs using opinionated clean architecture, action-based logic, and strict type safety.

About

This skill transforms Claude into an expert Laravel architect, enforcing a highly structured and scalable approach to API development. It implements a 'Steve's Architecture' pattern which prioritizes stateless design, resource-scoped routing, invokable controllers, and single-responsibility Action classes. Ideal for developers wanting to scaffold new features or refactor existing codebases into a maintainable, versioned, and type-safe RESTful structure following PSR-12 and modern Laravel best practices.

Key Features

Action-based business logic for single-responsibility principles
Versioned endpoint management with HTTP Sunset header support
Integrated Spatie Query Builder for advanced filtering and sorting
Stateless API design with JWT authentication and ULID support
9 GitHub stars
Automated DTO (Payload) and Form Request scaffolding

Use Cases

Implementing secure, versioned endpoints with strict type declarations
Scaffolding a new production-grade REST API from scratch
Refactoring legacy Laravel controllers into Action-based clean architecture

About

Key Features

Action-based business logic for single-responsibility principles
Versioned endpoint management with HTTP Sunset header support
Integrated Spatie Query Builder for advanced filtering and sorting
Stateless API design with JWT authentication and ULID support
9 GitHub stars
Automated DTO (Payload) and Form Request scaffolding

Use Cases

Implementing secure, versioned endpoints with strict type declarations
Scaffolding a new production-grade REST API from scratch
Refactoring legacy Laravel controllers into Action-based clean architecture