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Scaffold Laravel Packages with the `laravel package` Command in Installer v5.31.0 [Laravel](https://www.msaied.com/public/articles?category=laravel) [Composer Pacakge](https://www.msaied.com/public/articles?category=composer-pacakge) Scaffold Laravel Packages with the `laravel package` Command in Installer v5.31.0 ================================================================================== Laravel Installer v5.31.0 introduces a `laravel package` command to scaffold packages from the CLI, automated PHP version matching for GitHub Actions, `--no-node` propagation, and a Windows queue listener fix. ![](https://cdn.msaied.com/01M22N44A70A5MC2S599JP0MPH.webp) [Mohamed Said](https://www.msaied.com/public#person) Published 20 Jul 2026 · Updated 20 Jul 2026 · 3 min read ShareCopy linkCopied ![Scaffold Laravel Packages with the `laravel package` Command in Installer v5.31.0](https://cdn.msaied.com/449/522e744d3c7bae1f214c179a83ae5b88.png) On this page +1. [Laravel Installer v5.31.0: What's New](#laravel-installer-v5310-whats-new) 2. [The laravel package Command](#the-codelaravel-packagecode-command) 3. [Feature Flags](#feature-flags) 4. [Metadata Options](#metadata-options) 5. [Automated PHP Version Matching for GitHub Actions](#automated-php-version-matching-for-github-actions) 6. [--no-node Propagation to Starter Kit Hooks](#code-no-nodecode-propagation-to-starter-kit-hooks) 7. [Fallback Prompt Output](#fallback-prompt-output) 8. [Windows Queue Listener Timeout Fix](#windows-queue-listener-timeout-fix) 9. [Upgrading](#upgrading) 10. [Key Takeaways](#key-takeaways) Laravel Installer v5.31.0: What's New ------------------------------------- The Laravel team shipped Installer v5.31.0 on July 20, 2026, with several quality-of-life improvements for package authors and application developers alike. The headline feature is the new `laravel package` command, but the release also tightens CI configuration, improves Node-less workflows, and fixes a Windows-specific development issue. --- The `laravel package` Command ----------------------------- You can now scaffold a new Laravel package directly from the terminal without manually cloning a skeleton repository: ```bash laravel package my-new-package ``` Under the hood, the command: 1. Clones the official [laravel/package-skeleton](https://github.com/laravel/package-skeleton) repository. 2. Cleans the git history so you start fresh. 3. Installs Composer dependencies. 4. Runs the skeleton's interactive configuration script. ### Feature Flags Run the command interactively or pass flags to predefine which components to include: | Flag | Purpose | |---|---| | `--config` | Include a config file | | `--routes` | Include routes | | `--views` | Include views | | `--translations` | Include translations | | `--migrations` | Include migrations | | `--assets` | Include assets | | `--commands` | Include Artisan commands | | `--facade` | Include a facade | | `--boost-skill` | Include a Laravel Boost skill | ### Metadata Options You can also supply package metadata directly on the command line to skip interactive prompts: ```bash laravel package my-new-package \ --author-name="Jane Doe" \ --author-email="jane@example.com" \ --package-name="my-new-package" \ --vendor-namespace="JaneDoe" \ --package-description="A helpful Laravel package" ``` Available metadata flags include `--package-name-human`, `--class-name`, and the author/vendor options shown above. The command also integrates with the installer's non-interactive AI agent detection, making fully automated package scaffolding possible in CI or agentic workflows. --- Automated PHP Version Matching for GitHub Actions ------------------------------------------------- When you create a new project with a starter kit, the installer now reads the PHP version running on your local machine and writes that exact major.minor version into the generated `.github/workflows/tests.yml` file. Your CI pipeline will test against the same PHP version you develop with locally — no more manual edits to the workflow file after project creation. --- `--no-node` Propagation to Starter Kit Hooks -------------------------------------------- Passing `--no-node` to `laravel new` now sets a `LARAVEL_INSTALLER_NO_NODE=1` environment variable before any post-create starter kit hooks run. Starter kits that respect this variable can skip npm installs and other Node.js-dependent tasks automatically. --- Fallback Prompt Output ---------------------- The installer now guards the call to `Laravel\Prompts\callout()` with an existence check. If the function is unavailable — for example, when an older version of Laravel Prompts is installed — output falls back to standard output instead of throwing a fatal error. --- Windows Queue Listener Timeout Fix ---------------------------------- On Windows, the `dev` Composer script that runs concurrent processes during local development now passes `--timeout=0` to `php artisan queue:listen`. This prevents the queue listener from stopping unexpectedly mid-session. --- Upgrading --------- No breaking changes are expected. Update your globally installed installer with: ```bash composer global update laravel/installer ``` --- Key Takeaways ------------- - **`laravel package `** scaffolds a new package from `laravel/package-skeleton` in one command. - Feature flags (`--config`, `--migrations`, `--facade`, etc.) let you define the package structure upfront. - Metadata flags eliminate interactive prompts, enabling fully automated or AI-driven package creation. - GitHub Actions workflows now automatically mirror your local PHP version. - `--no-node` is now propagated to starter kit hooks via an environment variable. - Windows developers get a stable queue listener in the `dev` script. --- *Source: [Laravel News — Scaffold Packages with the `laravel package` Command in Laravel Installer v5.31.0](https://laravel-news.com/laravel-installer-5-31-0)* - [Laravel Installer](https://www.msaied.com/public/articles?search=Laravel%20Installer) - [Package Development](https://www.msaied.com/public/articles?search=Package%20Development) - [CLI](https://www.msaied.com/public/articles?search=CLI) - [GitHub Actions](https://www.msaied.com/public/articles?search=GitHub%20Actions) - [Laravel](https://www.msaied.com/public/articles?search=Laravel) Frequently asked questions --------------------------- What does the `laravel package` command do in Laravel Installer v5.31.0?It clones the official `laravel/package-skeleton` repository, clears the git history, installs Composer dependencies, and runs the skeleton's configuration script — all in a single CLI command. You can pass feature flags like `--migrations` or `--facade` and metadata options like `--author-name` to automate the setup. How do I update to Laravel Installer v5.31.0?Run `composer global update laravel/installer` in your terminal. No breaking changes are expected for typical applications. What does the `--no-node` flag propagation mean for starter kits?When you run `laravel new` with `--no-node`, the installer sets a `LARAVEL\_INSTALLER\_NO\_NODE=1` environment variable before executing any post-create starter kit hooks. Starter kits that check for this variable can then skip npm installs and other Node.js-related tasks automatically. ![Mohamed Said](https://cdn.msaied.com/01M22N44A70A5MC2S599JP0MPH.webp)About the author ---------------- [Mohamed Said](https://www.msaied.com/public#person)Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Laravel, scalable SaaS platforms, APIs, and cloud infrastructure. I build secure, high-performance web applications that help businesses grow. 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[Automated PHP Version Matching for GitHub Actions](#automated-php-version-matching-for-github-actions) 6. [--no-node Propagation to Starter Kit Hooks](#code-no-nodecode-propagation-to-starter-kit-hooks) 7. [Fallback Prompt Output](#fallback-prompt-output) 8. [Windows Queue Listener Timeout Fix](#windows-queue-listener-timeout-fix) 9. [Upgrading](#upgrading) 10. [Key Takeaways](#key-takeaways) ### Have a technical challenge? Tell me what you’re building. I reply within two working days. 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