The Laravel API Starter Kit is a boilerplate designed to help backend developers quickly build RESTful APIs using the Laravel framework. It focuses exclusively on API development, implementing industry best practices like Service and Repository patterns to ensure clean and maintainable code. Key features include API versioning, standardized API response structure, authentication using JWT, request validation, and API documentation. It also includes tools for code quality, testing, and Docker configuration. Some kits may include Laravel Sanctum for mobile/SPA auth, email verification, password reset, and auto documentation.
While the original creator isn't explicitly named, several variations and adaptations exist within the Laravel community. These kits are generally available as open-source projects on platforms like GitHub. Installation typically involves cloning the repository and using Composer to install dependencies. While specific pricing isn't applicable to open-source kits, some platforms offer paid starter kits or plugins that provide extended functionalities. These kits generally provide authentication scaffolding, two-factor authentication, API support, team management, Livewire and Inertia.js support and Tailwind CSS integration. Some kits can range from $21.
