What is the Laravel Package Directory?

The Laravel Package Directory is a curated collection of Laravel packages, tools, and extensions created by the Laravel community. Developers can browse, discover, and explore packages to enhance their Laravel applications.

Are the packages free to use?

Most packages listed in the directory are open-source and free to use. Some may offer premium upgrades or additional commercial features depending on the package author.

Who can submit Laravel packages to the directory?

Any Laravel developer or maintainer can submit a package. Authors simply provide package details such as name, description, repository URL, category, and version information for review.

Is there an approval process for new packages?

Yes. All new package submissions go through an admin review process to ensure quality, accuracy, and relevance before appearing publicly in the directory.

What information does each package listing include?

Each package includes the package name, description, category, installation instructions, GitHub repository link, downloads, version compatibility, maintainer details, tags, and update activity.

How can I find packages relevant to my project?

Users can browse by categories such as authentication, API tools, UI components, testing, caching, queues, DevOps, and more. A search bar and tag-based filters help developers quickly find the right package.

Can I use this directory to discover trending or popular Laravel packages?

Yes. The directory highlights trending, top-rated, recently updated, and most downloaded packages, helping developers find reliable and actively maintained tools.

Do package pages get updated automatically from GitHub or Packagist?

Many package details can be synced or updated automatically based on GitHub activity, Packagist metadata, or manual submission by maintainers. Update frequency depends on the platform’s integration settings.

Are there categories for different types of Laravel packages?

Yes. Packages are organized into categories like authentication, billing, testing, database tools, API utilities, frontend helpers, UI components, queues, security, DevOps, observability, and more.

Can users rate or review Laravel packages?

Depending on your platform setup, users may be able to rate, favorite, or comment on packages to help others find high-quality and well-maintained tools.

Is this package directory official or community-driven?

The directory is a community-driven platform showcasing Laravel ecosystem packages maintained by independent developers, open-source contributors, and Laravel-focused companies.

Can package maintainers update or manage their listings?

Yes. Package maintainers can update their package information, add new versions, edit descriptions, and manage tags to ensure their listing stays accurate and up-to-date.