- How do I install chris-ware/nova-clock-card in Laravel Nova?
- Install it with Composer using composer require chris-ware/nova-clock-card, then register the card in your NovaServiceProvider dashboards method by adding it to the cards array. Because it is a standard Nova card, Laravel package discovery should handle the service provider. Confirm the exact card class name and any publish steps in the repository README before deploying.
- Does chris-ware/nova-clock-card support Laravel 11 and Nova 4?
- Compatibility for a Nova card is driven primarily by your Nova major version, with Laravel version as a secondary constraint. The available context does not publish a verified Laravel or Nova version matrix, and the 1.2.0 release note is a single sentence. Check the repository composer.json constraints and CI configuration before upgrading a production Nova install.
- Can I show an analogue clock instead of a digital clock in Laravel Nova?
- Yes, version 1.2.0 added a mode that displays the time as an analogue clock according to the release note. The note does not confirm whether the analogue face is rendered server-side as SVG or HTML, or client-side with JavaScript. Inspect the rendered markup and assets in staging before relying on it.
- Does the Nova clock card handle timezones and daylight saving time correctly?
- Timezone and DST behavior are not documented in the available release information, so treat this as unverified. Analogue hand angles derived from hours, minutes, and seconds are sensitive to DST transitions and non-integer UTC offsets. Test the card against your application timezone and a DST boundary before adopting it.
- Is the clock in chris-ware/nova-clock-card server-rendered or client-rendered?
- The 1.2.0 release note does not state whether the analogue clock is server-rendered as SVG or HTML, or client-rendered with JavaScript. This matters because client rendering introduces published assets, cache-busting, and version lockstep concerns. Inspect the package views and dist assets, or check the browser network tab, to confirm.
- Can I customize the clock face style, size, or numerals?
- No configuration surface for clock face style, size, numerals, or ticks is documented in the available context. The package appears to ship one opinionated clock design. If your design system requires customization, plan a build-versus-adopt check or fork the Blade view.
- Is the Nova clock card accessible to screen readers?
- An analogue clock is inherently visual, and the available release notes do not mention a machine-readable or screen-reader text equivalent. Until proven otherwise, assume an accessibility gap for the analogue mode. Audit the rendered output and consider adding an aria-label or visually hidden time string if the package does not provide one.
- Does chris-ware/nova-clock-card include tests and a CI matrix?
- The available information does not describe test coverage or a CI matrix for Laravel and PHP versions. The 1.2.0 release note is thin and links to no pull request, changelog detail, or screenshots, which is a weak signal about release discipline. Check the repository test directory, GitHub Actions workflows, and branch protection before committing to it.
- Is chris-ware/nova-clock-card actively maintained?
- Maintenance posture is not established in the provided context: commit cadence, open-issue ratio, number of maintainers, and license are all unconfirmed. The single-sentence 1.2.0 release note suggests limited release documentation. Review the GitHub repository recent commits, issues, and license before adding it to a long-lived admin panel.
- What are alternatives to using a Nova clock card package?
- You can build a small custom Nova card or Blade component that renders the current time with Carbon, avoiding a third-party dependency entirely. If your design system already has a clock or timer component, adopting that may be preferable. Compare the package asset footprint and accessibility behavior against a custom implementation before deciding.