Laravel News·46wLaravel AI Chat Starter Kit
A comprehensive Laravel starter kit for building AI chat applications with real-time streaming responses. Features support for multiple AI providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini, built with Prism, Inertia.js, Vue.js, and TailwindCSS. Includes authentication, theming, chat sharing, and reasoning model support with easy installation via Laravel's new command.
Laravel News·46wThe Pipe Operator is Coming to PHP 8.5
PHP 8.5 introduces the pipe operator (|>) scheduled for release on November 20, 2025. This operator enables chaining multiple callable functions from left to right, passing values through them sequentially. It improves code readability by eliminating nested function calls and temporary variables, allowing developers to write more linear and comprehensible data transformation pipelines using first-class callables.
Laravel News·46wPHP 8.5 Introduces an INI Diff Option
PHP 8.5 introduces a new `--ini=diff` flag that displays INI configuration values that differ from built-in defaults, making it easier to identify custom settings. The feature helps developers quickly spot configuration changes without manually comparing values in php.ini files. The article demonstrates how to test this feature using PHP 8.5 alpha builds with Docker containers, showing practical examples of identifying non-default settings in both minimal and production configurations.
Laravel News·43wNativePHP Is Entering Its Next Phase
NativePHP announces Bifrost, a dedicated build service that enables PHP developers to create native applications for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux using Laravel. The service launches in late August with pricing at $12/month for individuals and $39/month for teams, offering features like cross-platform builds, app bundling, and the ability to build iOS apps without a Mac. Early adopters can secure lifetime founder pricing at $9 and $29 respectively, and existing NativePHP customers receive bonus build credits.
Laravel News·45wConvert Eloquent Models to HLS Video
Laravel HLS is a package that enables HTTP Live Streaming video conversion for Eloquent models. It uses a trait called ConvertToHls that automatically processes video files through FFMpeg when models are created or updated, converting them to HLS format with AES-128 encryption. The package supports adaptive bitrate streaming and provides routes for accessing HLS playlists, making it easy to implement video streaming in Laravel applications.