- What is cubeta/cubeta-starter and what problem does it solve?
- Cubeta Starter is a Laravel package that scaffolds CRUD operations through a GUI-driven code generator. It bundles starter conventions and can be installed either as a core integration or as a dev dependency used only during generation. It is aimed at reducing repetitive CRUD setup in Laravel applications.
- How do I install cubeta/cubeta-starter in a Laravel project?
- Install it with Composer, then publish its configuration and assets and run the generator. The package supports two modes: core integration as a runtime dependency or dev-dependency mode for generation-time use only. Confirm the exact publish and generate commands in the repository README before starting.
- Which Laravel and PHP versions does cubeta-starter support?
- The provided assessment does not confirm a declared Laravel or PHP support matrix. You should check the package composer.json, README, and CI configuration before adopting it. A mismatch with your app's Laravel version is a hard stop for a pilot.
- Should I use cubeta-starter as a dev dependency or runtime dependency?
- For most existing applications, dev-dependency mode is the safer choice because the generator runs only during development and production keeps ordinary Laravel code. Core integration adds the package to the runtime dependency path, so use it only if you specifically need that mode. The dev-dependency approach also makes removal easier if the package is abandoned.
- Is the Cubeta Starter code-generation GUI safe in production?
- A GUI that writes application code is a remote-code-authoring surface and should not be exposed publicly. Verify that its routes are local-environment-gated by default and protected by appropriate middleware before enabling it anywhere. If gating is unclear, keep the generator out of deployed environments.
- Does cubeta-starter overwrite existing files when generating CRUD?
- Generators that write files can clobber existing work, and stub or namespace collisions are a common failure mode. Check whether the package refuses to overwrite files or requires a force-style flag. Always trial it on a non-critical entity and review generated diffs before committing.
- Can I customize cubeta-starter's generated stubs and code style?
- The package is described as using publishable config/assets, but stub overridability must be confirmed in its documentation. If stubs are publishable, you can enforce house style without forking the package. If they are not, generated output may need manual adjustment or a fork.
- Does cubeta-starter generate tests, form requests, and authorization policies?
- The available context does not confirm the full set of generated artifacts. It is described as CRUD scaffolding, so expect controllers, models, migrations, and views, but verify whether form requests, policies, and tests are included. This matters if your application relies on bespoke authorization or test coverage.
- Is cubeta-starter actively maintained and safe to adopt?
- Adoption signals are currently weak, with around 13 stars and zero dependents, which means little field validation and a real bus-factor risk. Dev-dependency mode mitigates this because you can stop using the generator and keep the generated Laravel code. Check the license and maintenance activity before committing to a broader rollout.
- Can I remove cubeta-starter after generating my CRUD code?
- In dev-dependency mode, yes: the generator is used at development time and the output becomes your own application code. That makes the integration largely reversible, which is the strongest argument for a pilot. Confirm that no runtime service provider or config is required once generation is complete.