KickstartLaravel

KickstartLaravel is an open-source Laravel application that helps developers discover, search, and install various Laravel starter kits with ease.

Whether you're new to Laravel or a seasoned developer looking to quickly spin up a project, KickstartLaravel gives you access to a curated directory of boilerplates, scaffolding tools, and starter kits to accelerate your development workflow.

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🚀 Features

• 🔍 Search for Laravel starter kits by keyword
• 📦 Install starter kits directly from the interface
• 🧱 Community-curated starter kit directory
• 🌐 Simple and clean UI built with Filament

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🛠️ Installation

To run KickstartLaravel locally, follow the steps below:

Requirements

• PHP 8.3+
• Composer
• Laravel 12.x
• Node.js and NPM/Yarn
• MySQL or SQLite

Step-by-Step

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/interfaceable/kickstartlaravel.git
   cd kickstartlaravel

2. Install PHP dependencies:

   composer install

3. Install JS dependencies:

   npm install && npm run dev
   # or
   yarn install && yarn dev

4. Copy the .env file and configure environment:

   cp .env.example .env

   Update your .env with database credentials and other app config.

5. Generate application key:

   php artisan key:generate

6. Run migrations (and seeders if available):

   php artisan migrate

7. Start the local development server:

   php artisan serve

   Access the app at http://127.0.0.1:8000.

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👥 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! Here’s how you can help:

🧑‍💻 Contribute Code

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch for your feature or fix:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Commit your changes with clear messages
4. Push to your fork:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

5. Create a Pull Request on the main branch

✅ Contribution Guidelines

• Use PSR-12 coding standards
• Use meaningful commit messages
• Ensure tests (if any) pass before submitting PRs
• For UI changes, ensure they are responsive and clean
• Document your changes when applicable

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📄 License

This project is open-sourced under the MIT license.

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🤝 Acknowledgements

KickstartLaravel is made with ❤️ by contributors passionate about the Laravel ecosystem.

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📫 Contact

Have a suggestion or issue? Feel free to open an Issue or reach out via a Pull Request!