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[Framework](/categories/framework) 4. / 5. axn/laravel-extension Abandoned → [axn/tool-kit-for-laravel](/?search=axn%2Ftool-kit-for-laravel)Library[Framework](/categories/framework) axn/laravel-extension ===================== Includes a set of useful tools for the Laravel framework. 11.7.0(1mo ago)02.9kMITPHPPHP ^8.4 Since Sep 8Pushed 1mo ago2 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/AXN-Informatique/laravel-extension)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/axn/laravel-extension)[ Docs](https://github.com/AXN-Informatique/laravel-extension)[ RSS](/packages/axn-laravel-extension/feed)WikiDiscussions master Synced 4w ago READMEChangelog (10)Dependencies (12)Versions (94)Used By (0) Tool Kit for Laravel ==================== [](#tool-kit-for-laravel) Includes a set of useful tools for the Laravel framework. Documentation ------------- [](#documentation) - [Helpers](docs/helpers.md) - Global helper functions - [Blade Directives](docs/blade-directives.md) - @nltobr, @nltobrcompact, @nltop, @nltopflat - [Components](docs/components.md) - Required field marker - [Enums](docs/enums.md) - AppEnv, BytesConvention, Civilities Installation ------------ [](#installation) With Composer: ``` composer require axn/tool-kit-for-laravel ``` To use some of these tools you must have correctly installed the package [forxer/generic-term-translations-for-laravel](https://github.com/forxer/generic-term-translations-for-laravel#generic-term-translations-for-laravel) already prerequisite by this package (therefore present). Use the locales publisher of [Laravel Lang](https://laravel-lang.com/) to add/update/reset or remove translations: - If you have never used [Laravel Lang](https://laravel-lang.com/): [add locales](https://laravel-lang.com/usage/add-locales.html) - If you are already using [Laravel Lang](https://laravel-lang.com/): just [update the locales](https://laravel-lang.com/usage/update-locales.html) Quick Reference --------------- [](#quick-reference) ### Helpers [](#helpers) HelperDescription`app_env_enum()`Get standardized environment enum`app_env_name()`Get standardized environment name`carbon()`Create Carbon instance from various formats`collect_models()`Create Eloquent collection`str_html()`Create HtmlString instance`linebreaks()`Normalize line endings to UNIX format`nl_to_br()`Alias of `nl2br()``nl_to_br_compact()`Convert consecutive newlines to single ```nl_to_p()`Convert newlines to paragraphs`nl_to_p_flat()`Convert text to single paragraph with ```number_formatted()`Format number with locale`compute_dec_to_time()`Decimal to time array`convert_dec_to_time()`Decimal to time string`human_readable_bytes_size()`Format bytes to human readable (legacy default, accepts `BytesConvention`)`human_readable_bytes_size_si()`Format bytes using SI convention (1000-based, kB/MB/GB/TB)`human_readable_bytes_size_iec()`Format bytes using IEC convention (1024-based, KiB/MiB/GiB/TiB)`mime_type_to_fa5_class()`MIME type to FontAwesome 5 icon`mime_type_to_fa6_class()`MIME type to FontAwesome 6 icon`mime_type_to_fa7_class()`MIME type to FontAwesome 7 icon`trans_lcfirst()`Translate with first char lowercase`trans_ucfirst()`Translate with first char uppercase`is_valid_model()`Check if class is valid Eloquent model`semver_to_id()`Convert semver to numeric ID### Blade Directives [](#blade-directives) DirectiveDescription`@nltobr()`Convert newlines to ```@nltobrcompact()`Convert consecutive newlines to single ```@nltop()`Convert newlines to paragraphs`@nltopflat()`Convert to single paragraph with ``### Components [](#components) ComponentDescription``Display required field indicator### Enums [](#enums) EnumDescription`AppEnv`Standardized environment names`BytesConvention`Byte size conventions (SI / IEC)`Civilities`Form civilities (Mrs, Mr)Requirements ------------ [](#requirements) - PHP 8.4+ - Laravel 12.x or 13.x License ------- [](#license) MIT ### Health Score 58 — FairBetter than 98% of packages Maintenance89 Actively maintained with recent releases Popularity17 Limited adoption so far Community13 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity97 Battle-tested with a long release history Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 64.7% of commits — single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window. **Popularity (30%)** — Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores. **Community (15%)** — Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. Measures real ecosystem engagement. **Maturity (30%)** — Project age, version count, PHP version support, and release stability. ### Release Activity Cadence Every ~42 days Recently: every ~11 days Total 92 Last Release 56d ago Major Versions 6.9.0 → 7.0.02019-12-27 7.7.2 → 8.0.02022-08-14 8.1.0 → 9.0.02023-05-04 9.x-dev → 10.0.02024-04-01 10.3.2 → 11.0.02025-03-13 PHP version history (3 changes)8.0.0PHP ^8.0 10.0.0PHP ^8.2 11.0.0PHP ^8.4 ### Community Maintainers ![](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/1314974?v=4)[Axel Neumann](/maintainers/axn)[@axn](https://github.com/axn) --- Top Contributors [![forxer](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/407917?v=4)](https://github.com/forxer "forxer (123 commits)")[![lgtaxn](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/23211553?v=4)](https://github.com/lgtaxn "lgtaxn (59 commits)")[![JimmyJanisson](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/20086774?v=4)](https://github.com/JimmyJanisson "JimmyJanisson (5 commits)")[![crenan291](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/93982998?v=4)](https://github.com/crenan291 "crenan291 (2 commits)")[![Sai-real](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/93660581?v=4)](https://github.com/Sai-real "Sai-real (1 commits)") --- Tags laravelpackage ### Code Quality Static AnalysisRector Code StyleLaravel Pint ### Embed Badge ![Health badge](/badges/axn-laravel-extension/health.svg) ``` [![Health](https://phpackages.com/badges/axn-laravel-extension/health.svg)](https://phpackages.com/packages/axn-laravel-extension) ``` ### Alternatives [symfony/symfony The Symfony PHP framework 31.4k86.9M2.2k](/packages/symfony-symfony)[statamic/cms The Statamic CMS Core Package 4.8k3.5M925](/packages/statamic-cms)[drupal/core Drupal is an open source content management platform powering millions of websites and applications. 19664.8M1.6k](/packages/drupal-core)[unopim/unopim UnoPim Laravel PIM 10.5k2.2k](/packages/unopim-unopim)[getkirby/cms The Kirby core 1.5k567.4k438](/packages/getkirby-cms)[nasirkhan/laravel-starter A CMS like modular Laravel starter project. 1.4k2.7k](/packages/nasirkhan-laravel-starter) PHPackages © 2026 [Directory](/)[Categories](/categories)[Trending](/trending)[Changelog](/changelog)[Analyze](/analyze)