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Includes features like Blade directives, event handling, multi-guard support, and customizable access controls for advanced user management and debugging. v1.0.0(4mo ago)4328[1 issues](https://github.com/skywalker-labs/impersonate/issues)MITPHPPHP ^7.2 | ^8.0 Since Feb 15Pushed 4mo agoCompare [ Source](https://github.com/skywalker-labs/impersonate)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/skywalker-labs/impersonate)[ RSS](/packages/skywalker-labs-impersonate/feed)WikiDiscussions main Synced today READMEChangelog (1)Dependencies (4)Versions (2)Used By (0) 🎭 Laravel Impersonate: Pro Stealth ================================== [](#-laravel-impersonate-pro-stealth) ### *Switch Users with Elite Precision and Zero-Config UI Injection* [](#switch-users-with-elite-precision-and-zero-config-ui-injection) [![Latest Version](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/bf65f4faf0e1e68873a5906c69eedf731b6a1554f8883920e71e04521ca619c8/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f62616467652f76657273696f6e2d312e302e302d676f6c642e7376673f7374796c653d666f722d7468652d6261646765)](https://packagist.org/packages/skywalker-labs/impersonate)[![Laravel Version](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/d06588c2f08e749de25013042b2a4be3debdc7e37f1e72c7859297a66120ad7d/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f62616467652f4c61726176656c2d31322e782d7265642e7376673f7374796c653d666f722d7468652d6261646765)](https://laravel.com)[![PHP Version](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/041b337018604c385c2a271c2ff4ef3cd821caabfbe89a40aca5a86cfdf2a727/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f62616467652f5048502d382e342b2d3737376262342e7376673f7374796c653d666f722d7468652d6261646765)](https://php.net)[![UI Status](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/039e376ea213518d54850d047b3afb2be9f4e789f4597c84a962c42e9ccacf47/68747470733a2f2f696d672e736869656c64732e696f2f62616467652f55492d4175746f6d617469635f496e6a656374696f6e2d677265656e2e7376673f7374796c653d666f722d7468652d6261646765)](https://github.com/skywalker-labs/impersonate) --- **Laravel Impersonate Pro** is the ultimate developer tool for troubleshooting user issues. It allows you to step into your users' shoes without knowing their passwords, while maintaining absolute security and a seamless audit trail. ✨ Why Pro Impersonate? ---------------------- [](#-why-pro-impersonate) Most impersonation packages are "dumb"β€”they just swap session IDs. Our **Elite Architect** approach ensures: - 🀫 **Quiet Auth:** Impersonate without triggering "Login" events or updating `last_login_at` (Optional). - πŸͺ **Persistent Persona:** Remembers your admin state even if the impersonated user's session expires. - πŸ’‰ **Auto-UI Injection:** A sleek, non-intrusive floating bar appears only during impersonation. - πŸ›‘οΈ **TTL Guards:** Set a time-to-live for impersonation sessions to prevent "Forgot to Leave" security leaks. --- πŸ”₯ Killer Features ----------------- [](#-killer-features) ### 1. Multi-Guard Support [](#1-multi-guard-support) Seamlessly switch between `web`, `admin`, or custom guards without losing context. ### 2. Blade Directives for Elite DX [](#2-blade-directives-for-elite-dx) ``` @impersonating You are currently viewing as {{ Auth::user()->name }}. Return to Admin @endImpersonating ``` ### 3. Integrated Audit Logging [](#3-integrated-audit-logging) Never guess who did what. Our package logs every impersonation cycle with ID, IP, and timestamps. --- ⚑ Performance & Security ---------------------------- [](#-performance--security) FeatureIndustry StandardSkywalker Elite**Logic Conflict**High (Session overriding)**Low (Stealth Session Separation)****UI Setup**Manual Views**Zero-Config Injection****Security**Simple Guard Check**Multi-factor Gate Protection**--- πŸ› οΈ Elite Implementation (PHP 8.4+) ---------------------------------- [](#️-elite-implementation-php-84) ### Take Control [](#take-control) Start impersonation with high-level API: ``` public function loginAs(User $user): bool { return impersonate()->take( from: auth()->user(), to: $user, guardName: 'web' ); } ``` ### Global Middleware Protection [](#global-middleware-protection) ``` // app/Http/Kernel.php protected $middlewareGroups = [ 'web' => [ \Skywalker\Impersonate\Middleware\ProtectFromImpersonation::class, ], ]; ``` --- πŸ›‘οΈ Enterprise Privacy --------------------- [](#️-enterprise-privacy) - **Encrypted Session Keys:** Impersonation tokens are salted and rotated. - **Event-Driven Hooks:** Fire internal webhooks when a support agent starts an impersonation session. - **Auto-Cleanup:** Automatically clears impersonation data on master logout. --- Created & Maintained by **Skywalker-Labs**. Built for Developers, Trusted by Admins. ### Health Score 35 β€” LowBetter than 77% of packages Maintenance69 Regular maintenance activity Popularity16 Limited adoption so far Community6 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity39 Early-stage or recently created project Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 100% of commits β€” single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** β€” Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window. **Popularity (30%)** β€” Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores. **Community (15%)** β€” Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. Measures real ecosystem engagement. **Maturity (30%)** β€” Project age, version count, PHP version support, and release stability. ### Release Activity Cadence Unknown Total 1 Last Release 140d ago ### Community Maintainers ![](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/68241409c48fd5184c979320937b363826a5a9aeeb4260e8d1fa753be39458b9?d=identicon)[ermradulsharma](/maintainers/ermradulsharma) --- Top Contributors [![ermradulsharma](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/15956546?v=4)](https://github.com/ermradulsharma "ermradulsharma (7 commits)") --- Tags plugintestinglaravelpackagesecurityauthAuthenticationdebugginguserimpersonationimpersonatedeveloper-toolsskywalker-labslogin-asuser-switching ### Code Quality TestsPHPUnit ### Embed Badge ![Health badge](/badges/skywalker-labs-impersonate/health.svg) ``` [![Health](https://phpackages.com/badges/skywalker-labs-impersonate/health.svg)](https://phpackages.com/packages/skywalker-labs-impersonate) ``` ### Alternatives [lab404/laravel-impersonate Laravel Impersonate is a plugin that allows to you to authenticate as your users. 2.3k18.6M64](/packages/lab404-laravel-impersonate)[orchestra/testbench Laravel Testing Helper for Packages Development 2.2k42.5M41.1k](/packages/orchestra-testbench)[rickycezar/laravel-jwt-impersonate Laravel Impersonate is a plugin that allows to you to authenticate as your users. 25125.2k](/packages/rickycezar-laravel-jwt-impersonate)[hotmeteor/spectator Testing helpers for your OpenAPI spec 3051.6M1](/packages/hotmeteor-spectator)[lab404/laravel-auth-checker Laravel Auth Checker allows you to log users authentication, devices authenticated from and lock intrusions. 225167.3k2](/packages/lab404-laravel-auth-checker)[hapidjus/laravel-impersonate-ui UI for 404labfr/laravel-impersonate 371.6k](/packages/hapidjus-laravel-impersonate-ui) PHPackages Β© 2026 [Directory](/)[Categories](/categories)[Trending](/trending)[Changelog](/changelog)[Analyze](/analyze)