Getting Started

Welcome to Laravel Dev CLI! This guide will help you get started with using the CLI tool.

Installation

Install Laravel Dev CLI globally using Composer:

composer global require x-multibyte/laravel-dev-cli

Verify Installation

After installation, verify that the CLI is available:

laravel-dev --version

If you see a version number, the installation was successful!

PATH Configuration

Make sure ~/.composer/vendor/bin is in your system PATH. Add this to your shell configuration file (.bashrc, .zshrc, etc.):

export PATH="$HOME/.composer/vendor/bin:$PATH"

Core Concepts

Laravel Dev CLI is designed to enhance your Laravel development workflow with AI agent integration. Here are the key concepts:

AI Agents

The CLI integrates with popular AI coding assistants to provide intelligent development support. Supported platforms include:

• iFlow CLI
• Claude Code
• Cursor
• Windsurf
• GitHub Copilot
• And 10+ more

Presets

Presets are pre-configured Laravel project templates that include common setups, dependencies, and configurations.

Documentation

Quick access to Laravel documentation helps you stay productive without leaving your terminal.

First Steps

1. List Available Presets

laravel-dev preset:list

This will show you all available presets with their descriptions and Laravel version compatibility.

2. Create a New Project

laravel-dev new my-awesome-app

The CLI will guide you through selecting a preset and creating your new Laravel project.

3. Install AI Agent Skill

laravel-dev skill

This command will install the Laravel Dev SKILL to your detected AI coding assistant.

4. Query Documentation

laravel-dev docs routing

Quickly access Laravel documentation for any topic.

Next Steps

• Learn about AI Platform Integration
• Explore Preset Management
• Read the Commands Reference