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[Database & ORM](/categories/database) 4. / 5. minilara/minilara ActiveProject[Database & ORM](/categories/database) minilara/minilara ================= Mini Lara Industrial - Ultra-lightweight, 7-file core PHP framework with Laravel 13 components, automated migrations, and high-contrast ledger printing. 1.4.0(3w ago)129↓100%MITBladePHP ^8.3 Since May 16Pushed 3w agoCompare [ Source](https://github.com/softdevhassan/minilara)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/minilara/minilara)[ RSS](/packages/minilara-minilara/feed)WikiDiscussions main Synced 1w ago READMEChangelog (1)Dependencies (13)Versions (2)Used By (0) MiniLara Industrial =================== [](#minilara-industrial) [![Latest Version](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/fddd9214e07c4966f17af54b1bc55c62fcd6b70d466ebe2bb275204f18ec066e/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f7061636b61676973742f762f6d696e696c6172612f6d696e696c6172612e7376673f7374796c653d666c61742d737175617265)](https://packagist.org/packages/minilara/minilara)[![PHP Version](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/aa5173f35ff61eb70850b202e6ba4aca7d743ee098898e6ccf6338f2aed642dd/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f62616467652f5048502d382e332532422d626c75652e7376673f7374796c653d666c61742d737175617265)](https://php.net)[![License: MIT](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/458425f8985b0b0c8a736cffe75e05a098e3d77906acddbcad2bfc54492a4e02/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f62616467652f4c6963656e73652d4d49542d677265656e2e7376673f7374796c653d666c61742d737175617265)](LICENSE)[![Total Downloads](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/fd773bf9c5a01937420a0b64152bbfa3aeeba68ec8afd758a6050243d2d4ca99/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f7061636b61676973742f64742f6d696e696c6172612f6d696e696c6172612e7376673f7374796c653d666c61742d737175617265)](https://packagist.org/packages/minilara/minilara) **Ultra-lightweight PHP 8.3 framework with a 7-file core, powered by real Laravel 13 Illuminate components.** Built for industrial-grade business systems — ERP, CRM, ledger, and internal tooling — where you need Eloquent ORM, Blade templating, and Laravel Validation without the full Laravel overhead. --- Why MiniLara? ------------- [](#why-minilara) Most PHP micro-frameworks strip out the ecosystem you actually need. MiniLara keeps it. You get Eloquent ORM, Blade templating, Laravel Validation, and Symfony HTTP Foundation — all wired into a transparent 7-file core you can read and understand in under an hour. FeatureMiniLaraRaw LaravelOther Micro-FrameworksLaravel Illuminate componentsYesYesNo7-file core architectureYesNoYesCLI migration engineYesYesNoPWA support built-inYesNoNoTailwind CSS 4 + Alpine.jsYesOptionalNoIndustrial ledger printingYesNoNo--- Quick Start ----------- [](#quick-start) ``` composer create-project minilara/minilara your-app-name cd your-app-name cp .env.example .env php ml run ``` Open `http://localhost:8000` and log in at `/auth/login` with the default credentials below. --- Requirements ------------ [](#requirements) - PHP 8.3 or higher - Composer 2+ - Node.js and pnpm (for frontend asset compilation) - MySQL, SQLite, or PostgreSQL --- Tech Stack ---------- [](#tech-stack) LayerPackageRoutingnikic/fast-routeHTTPsymfony/http-foundationORMilluminate/database (Eloquent)Templatingilluminate/view (Blade)Validationilluminate/validationEventsilluminate/eventsFilesystemilluminate/filesystemTranslationsilluminate/translationLoggingmonolog/monologDatesnesbot/carbonCLIsymfony/consoleEnvironmentvlucas/phpdotenvFrontendTailwind CSS 4, Alpine.js, jQuery 4Build ToolVite--- CLI Commands ------------ [](#cli-commands) MiniLara ships with a CLI tool called `ml`. Run all commands from the project root. ``` # Database php ml migrate # Run all pending migrations php ml migrate --fresh # Wipe the database and re-run all migrations php ml make:migration create_users # Create a new version-controlled migration file php ml db:seed # Run all database seeders # Security php ml gen-keys # Generate secure encryption keys for .env # Development php ml run # Start the built-in PHP development server ``` --- Project Structure ----------------- [](#project-structure) ``` minilara/ | |-- app/ | | | |-- api/ # Lightweight JSON API endpoints | | `-- search.php # Global search endpoint | | | |-- config/ # Application configuration files | | |-- modules.php # Module registration and settings | | `-- permissions.php # Role and permission definitions | | | |-- core/ # Framework kernel (7-file core) | | |-- Console.php # CLI command dispatcher | | |-- DB.php # Eloquent connection bootstrapper | | |-- DevTool.php # Development utilities and debugging | | |-- Framework.php # Application container and bootstrapper | | |-- Installer.php # First-run installation handler | | |-- Router.php # Route dispatcher (wraps nikic/fast-route) | | `-- functions.php # Global helper functions | | | |-- database/ | | |-- migrations/ # Version-controlled schema files | | | |-- 2023_01_01_000001_create_users_table.php | | | `-- 2023_01_01_000002_create_settings_table.php | | `-- seeds/ # Database seeders | | `-- AdminUserSeeder.php # Creates the default admin user | | | |-- lang/ # Translation files | | `-- en/ | | `-- validation.php # English validation messages | | | |-- public/ # Publicly served static assets | | |-- images/ | | | |-- default-avatar.webp | | | |-- favicon.ico | | | |-- pwa-icon-192.png | | | `-- pwa-icon.png | | |-- manifest.json # PWA web manifest | | `-- sw.js # PWA service worker (offline support) | | | `-- src/ # Frontend source files (compiled by Vite) | |-- assets/ | | |-- css/ | | | `-- app.css # Tailwind CSS 4 entry point | | `-- js/ | | `-- app.js # Alpine.js + jQuery entry point | | | |-- layout/ # Shared Blade layout components | | |-- app.blade.php # Base application layout | | |-- breadcrumbs.blade.php # Breadcrumb navigation component | | `-- navbar.json # Navigation menu configuration | | | `-- pages/ # Blade page templates | |-- auth/ | | `-- login.blade.php # Login page | |-- errors/ | | |-- 404.blade.php # 404 Not Found page | | `-- 500.blade.php # 500 Server Error page | |-- main/ # Core application pages | | |-- home.blade.php # Dashboard home | | |-- profile.blade.php # User profile page | | |-- settings.blade.php # Application settings page | | `-- users.blade.php # User listing and management | |-- manage/ | | `-- user.blade.php # Individual user management | `-- prints/ # Print-ready A4 document templates | |-- reports/ | | `-- dummy.blade.php # Report print template | `-- single/ | `-- dummy.blade.php # Single-record print template | |-- bin/ | `-- minilara # Internal CLI binary | |-- .env.example # Environment configuration template |-- .gitignore |-- .htaccess # Apache URL rewrite rules |-- index.php # Front controller (application entry point) |-- ml # MiniLara CLI tool (run as: php ml ) |-- composer.json # PHP dependencies |-- composer.lock |-- package.json # Frontend dependencies |-- pnpm-lock.yaml `-- vite.config.js # Vite build configuration ``` --- Core Features ------------- [](#core-features) ### The 7-File Core (`app/core/`) [](#the-7-file-core-appcore) The entire framework kernel lives in seven files. There is no hidden magic, no auto-generated configuration, and no service container you cannot inspect. Each file has a single responsibility: - `Framework.php` — bootstraps the application, binds services, and handles the request lifecycle - `Router.php` — dispatches HTTP requests to controllers using nikic/fast-route - `DB.php` — initializes the Eloquent ORM connection from `.env` configuration - `Console.php` — registers and dispatches all `php ml` CLI commands - `Installer.php` — handles first-run setup and environment validation - `DevTool.php` — provides debugging utilities available in development mode - `functions.php` — global helpers available throughout the application ### CLI Migration Engine (`app/database/migrations/`) [](#cli-migration-engine-appdatabasemigrations) Migrations are prefixed with a timestamp and tracked in the database. The engine applies only pending migrations in version order, with full reset support via `--fresh`. ### PWA Support (`app/public/`) [](#pwa-support-apppublic) The `manifest.json` and `sw.js` service worker are included out of the box. The application installs as a native PWA on desktop and mobile with offline capability, using the icon assets in `app/public/images/`. ### Industrial Print Infrastructure (`app/src/pages/prints/`) [](#industrial-print-infrastructure-appsrcpagesprints) Print templates are standalone Blade files organized into `reports/` for multi-record documents and `single/` for individual record sheets. They do not inherit the main application layout, giving full control over print styling and A4 formatting. ### Configuration System (`app/config/`) [](#configuration-system-appconfig) - `modules.php` — registers application modules and controls which features are active - `permissions.php` — defines roles and permission maps used by the middleware layer ### API Layer (`app/api/`) [](#api-layer-appapi) Lightweight PHP endpoints for AJAX and JSON responses. `search.php` provides the global search feature used by the navigation bar. --- Built For Industrial Use Cases ------------------------------ [](#built-for-industrial-use-cases) MiniLara is purpose-built for systems that need speed, database reliability, and full print control — not for public-facing marketing websites. - **ERP Systems** — Inventory tracking, purchasing workflows, production management - **CRM Platforms** — Customer records, sales pipelines, contact management - **Ledger and Accounting** — High-contrast A4 document printing, transaction records - **Internal Business Tools** — Admin dashboards, reporting systems, operational tools --- Default Login Credentials ------------------------- [](#default-login-credentials) FieldValueURL/auth/loginUsernameadminPasswordadminChange the default credentials immediately before deploying to any non-local environment. --- Contributing ------------ [](#contributing) Contributions, bug reports, and pull requests are welcome. Please open an issue first to discuss any significant changes. --- Author ------ [](#author) **Hassan Ali** — Lead Developer --- License ------- [](#license) MIT License — free to use for personal and commercial projects. --- Keywords -------- [](#keywords) php micro-framework, laravel boilerplate, php erp framework, eloquent orm lightweight, blade php, php crm, fast-route php, php 8.3 framework, industrial php, composer php boilerplate, tailwind css 4 php, alpine.js php, pwa php framework, php ledger system, php business framework ### Health Score 43 — FairBetter than 89% of packages Maintenance96 Actively maintained with recent releases Popularity12 Limited adoption so far Community6 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity48 Maturing project, gaining track record Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 100% 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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