2025 UPDATE

Many things have changed since this article was first published in 2020. At that time, there was no React Starter Kit available, and our contribution was the first to create React Breeze. Interestingly, a few days ago (February 24, 2025), we saw the release of the new Laravel 12 website, and we noticed that the React Starter Kit was the top choice for frontend development for Laravel developers. And here’s a lovely little thing Taylor Otwell said 4 years ago when we released the package:

Reactor for Laravel

For developers using Laravel, boilerplates are very helpful for starting projects fast. Lucky Media introduces the Reactor package, a strong set of advanced tools for the frontend that make your Laravel apps faster. In this blog post, we’ll look at all the features of Reactor, and show you how to easily add it to your Laravel projects.

Why Choose Reactor for Your Laravel Projects?

Laravel Breeze is a great starting point with its minimal boilerplate. But Reactor takes your development to a higher level. It’s an opinionated package that gives you a complex frontend setup and ensures your code is clean and the same everywhere. Reactor makes your work easier with ready-to-use ESLint and Prettier settings for the same code formatting, enforces code rules with Husky hooks, and adds a Laravel Pint-based GitHub Workflow. It also has a bunch of pre-made frontend components, inspired by shadcn/ui, that are easy to use and change.

Reactor’s Feature Set

Authentication: Reactor includes a secure authentication system that is ready to protect your applications right out of the box. (Forked from Laravel Breeze).
Pest for Laravel: Simplify your testing with the inclusion of Pest, a delightful testing framework for Laravel.
PHP IDE Helper: Enhance your development environment with better IDE support, offering auto-completion and more.
Inertia.js with React: Use Inertia.js paired with React to create a smooth, single-page application feel.
Code Quality Tools: Pre-configured ESLint, Prettier, and Husky ensure your code is clean, consistent, and follows the best practices.
GitHub Workflow: A ready-to-go workflow that uses Laravel Pint helps maintain your codebase’s integrity.
Frontend Components: Benefit from opinionated, customizable frontend components inspired by shadcn/ui.
Radix UI: Use Radix UI’s headless components for better UI flexibility.
Sonner & Lucide React: Integrate toast notifications and iconography with Sonner and Lucide React.

Installation

Before you begin, confirm that you have Laravel 9+, Composer, and Node.js 16+ installed.

Install the Reactor package with Composer:

Run the installation command:

Perform the frontend build process:

Usage

Review our documentation on the GitHub repo for more information.

Support and Security Vulnerabilities

For any issues or suggestions, open an issue on the Reactor GitHub repository.

Conclusion

Reactor for Laravel is more than just a package, it’s a boost for productivity and a sign of a well-planned setup. It’s made to improve your development work, giving you a couple of powerful tools and a strict environment to make your Laravel apps better. With easy setup and detailed guides, Reactor is a must-have for developers who want a solid start for their projects.

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