How does it handle Laravel 11's new directory structure?

It adheres to the streamlined Laravel 11 structure, promoting the use of Actions and the simplified app.php configuration over legacy providers.

Does it improve code type safety?

Yes, it applies typed constants, strict return types, and attributes like #[Override] to make your PHP code more robust and error-resistant.

Can it help with database performance?

Absolutely. It analyzes Eloquent usage to detect and fix N+1 query issues and improves query efficiency through modern Laravel patterns.

Does this skill support the latest PHP 8.4 features?

Yes, it specifically implements PHP 8.4 property hooks, virtual properties, asymmetric visibility, and interface properties to eliminate boilerplate.

What is the 'Skinny Controllers' approach?

It refactors controllers to only handle input validation and responses, moving all complex business logic into dedicated Service or Action classes.

Laravel Code Refactorer

Name: Laravel Code Refactorer
Author: SnakeO

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API Development

Transforms legacy PHP and Laravel code into modern, maintainable structures following 11+ best practices and SOLID principles.

This skill acts as an elite PHP refactoring specialist to modernize Laravel applications. It systematically addresses technical debt like fat controllers and N+1 queries while migrating codebases to use the latest features from PHP 8.3/8.4 and Laravel 11. By implementing patterns like Actions, property hooks, and asymmetric visibility, it ensures your code is idiomatic, type-safe, and highly maintainable.

Key Features

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02Implements the Laravel 11 Action pattern for decoupled business logic

03Migrates code to modern PHP 8.3/8.4 features like property hooks and virtual properties

04Transforms fat controllers into lean orchestrators using Form Requests and Services

05Enforces strict type safety and modern PHP attributes for catch-all error prevention

06Identifies and resolves N+1 query issues and redundant database logic

Use Cases

01Applying DRY principles to large codebases by abstracting duplicate logic into Services or Traits

02Extracting complex business logic from controllers into reusable, testable Action classes

03Modernizing legacy PHP 7.x/8.x applications to PHP 8.4+ and Laravel 11 standards

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add snakeo/claude-debug-and-refactor-skills-plugin refactor-laravel

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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