Laravel Runtime is a lightweight bridge library built on top of the Laravel framework. It is designed to help you create modular applications or mini-frameworks that rely on Laravel only where it adds real value.
Instead of extending or forking Laravel, this library constrains it.
Laravel Runtime exists to support custom runtimes and mini-frameworks that:
- Use Laravel as a dependency
- Do not require the full Laravel feature set
- Need a clean, controlled Artisan environment
- Want to stay upgrade-safe over time
A real-world example is Elymod, a modular mini-framework built on top of Laravel Runtime. Elymod uses familiar Laravel make:* commands while enforcing a reduced and predictable runtime.
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Selective Artisan Commands Only explicitly allowed commands are exposed (for example,
make:*). -
Custom Runtime Bootstrap Overrides Laravel’s Application and Console Kernel to control initialization.
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Command Map Filtering Internally filters Laravel’s command registry without modifying vendor files.
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Upgrade-Safe by Design No forks, no vendor hacks, no fragile overrides.
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Framework-Oriented Ideal for building modular systems, internal platforms, or opinionated runtimes.
composer require elyerr/laravel-runtimeLaravel Runtime is meant to be embedded, not used as a standalone framework.
project
└── laravel-runtime
├── composer.json
├── README.md
└── src
├── App
│ ├── Application.php
│ └── ApplicationBuilder.php
└── Console
├── Application.php
└── Kernel.php
application (elymod)
→ laravel-runtime
→ laravel/framework
Laravel Runtime is not a Laravel replacement.
It is a control layer that allows you to:
- Expose only what your system needs
- Keep developer ergonomics familiar
- Prevent framework sprawl in modular applications
- Build long-lived architectures on top of Laravel
- Laravel 12.x
- PHP 8.2+
Elvis Yerel Roman Concha Framework & Runtime Architecture