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[Validation & Sanitization](/categories/validation) 4. / 5. dacoto/laravel-domain-validation ActiveLibrary[Validation & Sanitization](/categories/validation) dacoto/laravel-domain-validation ================================ A domain validator rule for Laravel 4.3.0(4mo ago)23191.4k↓51.4%9MITPHPPHP ^8.1CI failing Since Apr 5Pushed 4mo ago1 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/dacoto/laravel-domain-validation)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/dacoto/laravel-domain-validation)[ GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/dacoto97)[ RSS](/packages/dacoto-laravel-domain-validation/feed)WikiDiscussions main Synced 3d ago READMEChangelog (10)Dependencies (4)Versions (13)Used By (0) Laravel Domain Validation ========================= [](#laravel-domain-validation) [![GitHub Workflow Status (branch)](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/32834b824dd10040af36104b0ee0b8f56ace631929ffe0147b617e6b257aca9f/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f616374696f6e732f776f726b666c6f772f7374617475732f6461636f746f2f6c61726176656c2d646f6d61696e2d76616c69646174696f6e2f72756e2d74657374732e796d6c)](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/32834b824dd10040af36104b0ee0b8f56ace631929ffe0147b617e6b257aca9f/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f616374696f6e732f776f726b666c6f772f7374617475732f6461636f746f2f6c61726176656c2d646f6d61696e2d76616c69646174696f6e2f72756e2d74657374732e796d6c)[![GitHub](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/26400858f5c3f42b0f083898585a50b1bd366c32ad632a2264aace34602d219f/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f6c6963656e73652f6461636f746f2f6c61726176656c2d646f6d61696e2d76616c69646174696f6e)](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/26400858f5c3f42b0f083898585a50b1bd366c32ad632a2264aace34602d219f/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f6c6963656e73652f6461636f746f2f6c61726176656c2d646f6d61696e2d76616c69646174696f6e)[![GitHub release (latest by date)](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/c4ef248f9d79a7255a6706ee49ce7969827a33d1cb30f430f700fb2d512d1d52/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f762f72656c656173652f6461636f746f2f6c61726176656c2d646f6d61696e2d76616c69646174696f6e)](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/c4ef248f9d79a7255a6706ee49ce7969827a33d1cb30f430f700fb2d512d1d52/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f6769746875622f762f72656c656173652f6461636f746f2f6c61726176656c2d646f6d61696e2d76616c69646174696f6e) A domain validator rule for Laravel 10.x and higher with optional DNS record verification. Features -------- [](#features) - Validates domain format using regex - Optional DNS record checking (A, AAAA, CNAME, TXT, MX records) - Verify DNS records resolve to expected values - Fluent API for chaining multiple DNS checks - String-based validation syntax support - Designed for external domains with DNS records Installation ------------ [](#installation) ``` composer require dacoto/laravel-domain-validation ``` Basic Usage ----------- [](#basic-usage) ### Simple Domain Validation [](#simple-domain-validation) Validates that the input is a properly formatted domain: ``` use dacoto\DomainValidator\Validator\Domain; public function rules() { return [ 'domain' => ['required', 'string', new Domain], ]; } ``` ### String Syntax with DNS Checks [](#string-syntax-with-dns-checks) You can use the string syntax to check for the presence of DNS records: ``` public function rules() { return [ // Require DNS records to exist (any type) 'hostname' => ['required', 'domain:dns'], // Require MX records 'domain' => ['required', 'domain:mx'], // Require multiple DNS record types 'website' => ['required', 'domain:a,mx'], ]; } ``` ### Fluent API [](#fluent-api) For more control, use the fluent API: ``` use dacoto\DomainValidator\Validator\Domain; public function rules() { return [ // Check for DNS records 'hostname' => ['required', (new Domain)->requireDns()], // Check for MX records 'email_domain' => ['required', (new Domain)->requireMx()], // Chain multiple DNS checks 'website' => ['required', (new Domain)->requireA()->requireMx()], ]; } ``` DNS Record Type Checks ---------------------- [](#dns-record-type-checks) ### Available DNS Record Types [](#available-dns-record-types) - `dns` - Checks for presence of any DNS record (A, AAAA, CNAME, TXT, MX, NS, or SOA) - `a` - IPv4 address records - `aaaa` - IPv6 address records - `cname` - Canonical name records - `txt` - Text records - `mx` - Mail exchange records ### Verifying DNS Records Match Expected Values [](#verifying-dns-records-match-expected-values) You can verify that DNS records resolve to specific values using the fluent API: ``` use dacoto\DomainValidator\Validator\Domain; public function rules() { return [ // Require A record pointing to specific IP 'domain' => ['required', (new Domain)->requireA('192.0.2.1')], // Require MX record pointing to specific mail server 'email_domain' => ['required', (new Domain)->requireMx('mail.example.com')], // Multiple checks with specific values 'website' => [ 'required', (new Domain) ->requireA('192.0.2.1') ->requireMx('mail.example.com') ], ]; } ``` #### Multiple Expected Values [](#multiple-expected-values) When a domain has multiple DNS records of the same type (e.g., multiple A records for load balancing), the validator passes if **ANY** of the records match the expected value. You can chain multiple calls to verify multiple specific values: ``` public function rules() { return [ // Verify domain has BOTH specific IPs // (each requireA checks if that IP exists among the A records) 'cdn_domain' => [ 'required', (new Domain) ->requireA('104.16.132.229') ->requireA('104.16.133.229') ], // Example with Google's public DNS (dns.google.com) // which resolves to both 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 'google_dns' => [ 'required', (new Domain) ->requireA('8.8.8.8') // Passes if this IP is found ->requireA('8.8.4.4') // Also passes if this IP is found ], ]; } ``` Advanced Examples ----------------- [](#advanced-examples) ### Form Request Validation [](#form-request-validation) ``` use Illuminate\Foundation\Http\FormRequest; use dacoto\DomainValidator\Validator\Domain; class CreateWebsiteRequest extends FormRequest { public function rules() { return [ 'domain' => [ 'required', 'string', (new Domain)->requireA()->requireMx() ], ]; } } ``` ### Manual Validator [](#manual-validator) ``` use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Validator; use dacoto\DomainValidator\Validator\Domain; $validator = Validator::make($request->all(), [ 'domain' => ['required', new Domain('mx', 'a')], ]); if ($validator->fails()) { return redirect()->back()->withErrors($validator); } ``` ### Conditional DNS Checks [](#conditional-dns-checks) ``` use dacoto\DomainValidator\Validator\Domain; public function rules() { return [ 'domain' => [ 'required', (new Domain) ->requireA() ->when($this->check_email, function ($rule) { return $rule->requireMx(); }) ], ]; } ``` Error Messages -------------- [](#error-messages) The validator provides specific error messages for different validation failures: - **Invalid format**: "The {attribute} is not a valid domain." - **Missing DNS records**: "The {attribute} must have valid {TYPE} records." - **Missing any DNS**: "The {attribute} must have valid DNS records." - **Value mismatch**: "The {attribute} must have a {TYPE} record pointing to {value}." ### Custom Error Messages [](#custom-error-messages) You can customize error messages in your language files: ``` // resources/lang/en/validation.php return [ 'domain' => 'The :attribute must be a valid domain name.', 'domain_dns' => 'The :attribute must have valid :type DNS records.', 'domain_dns_any' => 'The :attribute must have valid DNS records configured.', 'domain_dns_value' => 'The :attribute must have a :type record pointing to :value.', ]; ``` Requirements ------------ [](#requirements) - PHP 8.1 or higher - Laravel 10.x or higher Testing ------- [](#testing) Run the test suite: ``` composer test ``` The package includes comprehensive tests covering: - ✅ Basic domain format validation - ✅ String-based syntax (via constructor: `new Domain('a')`, `new Domain('a', 'mx')`) - ✅ Fluent API methods (chaining, expected values) - ✅ All DNS record types (A, AAAA, CNAME, TXT, MX, ANY) - ✅ Multiple expected values (load balancing scenarios) - ✅ Error messages and edge cases - ✅ Uses reliable test domain (dns.google.com) **Test Results:** 20 tests, 37 assertions, 100% passing ✅ License ------- [](#license) This package is open-sourced software licensed under the MIT license. ### Health Score 57 — FairBetter than 98% of packages Maintenance77 Regular maintenance activity Popularity45 Moderate usage in the ecosystem Community17 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity72 Established project with proven stability Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 78.9% of commits — single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. 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