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[Utility & Helpers](/categories/utility) 4. / 5. nguyendachuy/laravel-menu ActiveLibrary[Utility & Helpers](/categories/utility) nguyendachuy/laravel-menu ========================= Laravel Menu Builder | Drag & Drop | Bootstrap | Laravel 7 | Laravel 8 | Laravel 9 | Laravel 10 | Laravel 11 | Laravel 12 v1.0.2(3mo ago)162.2k↓90%15[1 issues](https://github.com/nguyendachuy/laravel-menu/issues)PHPPHP >=7.2.5 Since Oct 29Pushed 3mo agoCompare [ Source](https://github.com/nguyendachuy/laravel-menu)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/nguyendachuy/laravel-menu)[ RSS](/packages/nguyendachuy-laravel-menu/feed)WikiDiscussions master Synced 3w ago READMEChangelog (4)Dependencies (1)Versions (6)Used By (0) Laravel Drag and Drop menu ========================== [](#laravel-drag-and-drop-menu) [![Latest Stable Version](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/131c3a96176463cf75dd3e1dc1e5e92714fe157acb01179324c85eddf4a45d68/68747470733a2f2f706f7365722e707567782e6f72672f6e677579656e6461636875792f6c61726176656c2d6d656e752f76)](//packagist.org/packages/nguyendachuy/laravel-menu) [![Total Downloads](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/f83e48aa6596a2279edaa59da32fb684cb4da89016a982d83200e54ed48f5a4c/68747470733a2f2f706f7365722e707567782e6f72672f6e677579656e6461636875792f6c61726176656c2d6d656e752f646f776e6c6f616473)](//packagist.org/packages/nguyendachuy/laravel-menu) [![Latest Unstable Version](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/ec9847a6e3a2b0d1db10c21fbadc4aa4810cd907690242eaf1c46e60a89ff28c/68747470733a2f2f706f7365722e707567782e6f72672f6e677579656e6461636875792f6c61726176656c2d6d656e752f762f756e737461626c65)](//packagist.org/packages/nguyendachuy/laravel-menu) [![License](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/ac17f51dce03632a7e0c10cfff807683432c9f6c0b5feaf02c3be4aaaf2af2ac/68747470733a2f2f706f7365722e707567782e6f72672f6e677579656e6461636875792f6c61726176656c2d6d656e752f6c6963656e7365)](//packagist.org/packages/nguyendachuy/laravel-menu) [![Laravel drag and drop menu](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nguyendachuy/laravel-menu/master/screenshot.png)](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nguyendachuy/laravel-menu/master/screenshot.png) Important Notice: Major Upgrade Available ----------------------------------------- [](#important-notice-major-upgrade-available) We're excited to announce a major upgrade of Laravel Drag and Drop Menu Builder available on the `upgrade-version` branch. This version adds significant new features and improvements, especially comprehensive multilingual support. ### New Features and Improvements [](#new-features-and-improvements) - **Complete Multilingual Support**: User interface and system messages translated into multiple languages (currently English and Vietnamese) - **Migration from Bootstrap to Tailwind CSS**: Completely redesigned interface with Tailwind CSS, providing a more modern and flexible experience - **Mega Menu Support**: Create mega menus with custom content - **Advanced JavaScript Integration**: Translation system integrated into JavaScript, allowing messages to be displayed in the user's language - **Improved UX/UI**: Modern interface with intuitive drag-and-drop feedback - **Performance Optimization**: Improved performance with caching system and query optimization - **Robust Error Handling**: Comprehensive validation and error recovery system - **Critical Bug Fixes**: Fixed issues including Menu Name and Menu Class not updating when clicking Update Menu ### How to Use the `upgrade-version` Branch [](#how-to-use-the-upgrade-version-branch) #### Option 1: Direct Git Checkout [](#option-1-direct-git-checkout) ``` # Clone repository (if you don't have it) git clone https://github.com/nguyendachuy/laravel-menu.git # Switch to upgrade-version branch git checkout upgrade-version # Install dependencies composer install ``` #### Option 2: Using Composer (Recommended for Projects) [](#option-2-using-composer-recommended-for-projects) Update your `composer.json` file to use the upgrade-version branch: ``` { "require": { "nguyendachuy/laravel-menu": "dev-upgrade-version" } } ``` Then run: ``` composer update nguyendachuy/laravel-menu ``` ### Database Updates [](#database-updates) The new version adds columns for the Mega Menu feature. Run migrations to update your database structure: ``` php artisan migrate ``` The migration will add the following columns to the `menu_items` table: - `is_mega_menu` (boolean): Determines if an item is a mega menu - `mega_menu_content` (text): Stores the HTML content of the mega menu ### Updating Resources [](#updating-resources) The new version includes many changes to config, views, and public files. Run the following command to update: ``` # Publish all resources php artisan vendor:publish --provider="NguyenHuy\Menu\Providers\MenuServiceProvider" --force # Or publish specific resource types php artisan vendor:publish --tag=laravel-menu-config --force php artisan vendor:publish --tag=laravel-menu-views --force php artisan vendor:publish --tag=laravel-menu-assets --force php artisan vendor:publish --tag=laravel-menu-translations --force ``` **Important Note**: Using `--force` will overwrite any customizations you've made. If you've customized files, back them up before running these commands. ### Important Note [](#important-note) The `upgrade-version` branch has not yet been merged into `master` to avoid affecting current users. We encourage you to test this branch in a development environment before applying it to production projects. Feedback and contributions are welcome to help us improve this package before the official release. Please refer to the README.md in the `upgrade-version` branch for complete details on new features and usage instructions. ### Installation [](#installation) 1. Run ``` composer require nguyendachuy/laravel-menu ``` 2. Run publish ``` php artisan vendor:publish --provider="NguyenHuy\Menu\Providers\MenuServiceProvider" ``` 3. Configure (optional) in ***config/menu.php*** : - ***CUSTOM MIDDLEWARE:*** You can add you own middleware - ***TABLE PREFIX:*** By default this package will create 2 new tables named "menus" and "menu\_items" but you can still add your own table prefix avoiding conflict with existing table - ***TABLE NAMES*** If you want use specific name of tables you have to modify that and the migrations - ***Custom routes*** If you want to edit the route path you can edit the field - ***Role Access*** If you want to enable roles (permissions) on menu items - ***CACHE ENABLED:*** Set this to `true` if you want to enable caching for menu items. Default is `false`. - ***CACHE KEY PREFIX:*** The prefix to use for cache keys. Default is `'menu'`. - ***CACHE TTL:*** The time-to-live (in minutes) for cached menu items. Default is `60`. 4. Run migrate ``` php artisan migrate ``` DONE ### Menu Builder Usage Example - displays the builder [](#menu-builder-usage-example---displays-the-builder) On your view blade file ``` @extends('app') @section('contents') {!! Menu::render() !!} @endsection //YOU MUST HAVE JQUERY LOADED BEFORE menu scripts @push('scripts') {!! Menu::scripts() !!} @endpush ``` ### Using The Model [](#using-the-model) Call the model class ``` use NguyenHuy\Menu\Models\Menus; use NguyenHuy\Menu\Models\MenuItems; ``` ### Menu Usage Example (a) [](#menu-usage-example-a) A basic two-level menu can be displayed in your blade template ##### Using Model Class [](#using-model-class) ``` /* get menu by id*/ $menu = Menus::find(1); /* or by name */ $menu = Menus::where('name','Test Menu')->first(); /* or get menu by name and the items with EAGER LOADING (RECOMENDED for better performance and less query call)*/ $menu = Menus::where('name','Test Menu')->with('items')->first(); /*or by id */ $menu = Menus::where('id', 1)->with('items')->first(); //you can access by model result $public_menu = $menu->items; //or you can convert it to array $public_menu = $menu->items->toArray(); ``` ##### or Using helper [](#or-using-helper) ``` // Using Helper $public_menu = Menu::getByName('Public'); //return array ``` ### Menu Usage Example (b) [](#menu-usage-example-b) Now inside your blade template file place the menu using this simple example ``` @if($public_menu) @foreach($public_menu as $menu) {{ $menu['label'] }} @if( $menu['child'] ) @foreach( $menu['child'] as $child ) {{ $child['label'] }} @endforeach @endif @endforeach @endif ``` ### HELPERS [](#helpers) ### Get Menu Items By Menu ID [](#get-menu-items-by-menu-id) ``` use NguyenHuy\Menu\Facades\Menu; ... /* Parameter: Menu ID Return: Array */ $menuList = Menu::get(1); ``` ### Get Menu Items By Menu Name [](#get-menu-items-by-menu-name) In this example, you must have a menu named *Admin* ``` use NguyenHuy\Menu\Facades\Menu; ... /* Parameter: Menu ID Return: Array */ $menuList = Menu::getByName('Admin'); ``` ### Customization [](#customization) You can edit the menu interface in ***resources/views/vendor/nguyendachuy-menu/menu-html.blade.php*** ### Health Score 45 — FairBetter than 91% of packages Maintenance80 Actively maintained with recent releases Popularity30 Limited adoption so far Community20 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity42 Maturing project, gaining track record Bus Factor2 2 contributors hold 50%+ of commits How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. 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