- What does jonassiewertsen/statamic-external-link do?
- It is a Statamic fieldtype/addon for handling links, letting you create and manage external links as entries in the control panel. It opens links in a new tab with redirect handling, so outbound URLs can be treated like regular content items. It fits Laravel and Statamic projects as a Composer package.
- How do I install statamic-external-link in Laravel?
- Install it with Composer using composer require jonassiewertsen/statamic-external-link:^1.9 for a Laravel 11 and Statamic 5 app. Use the standard Statamic addon installation and registration patterns. For older Laravel or Statamic versions, upgrade core dependencies first or remain on v1.8.x.
- Is statamic-external-link compatible with Laravel 11 and Statamic 5?
- Yes, v1.9.0 is aligned with Laravel 11 and Statamic 5. It is intended for modern Statamic applications on that stack. Verify the exact PHP constraint in composer.json before installing.
- Is v1.9.0 backward compatible with Statamic 4 or Laravel 10?
- The assessment indicates v1.9.0 shifts the support matrix to Statamic 5 and Laravel 11, so it is likely not intended for Statamic 4 or Laravel 10. Existing apps on older versions should remain on v1.8.x until they upgrade Laravel and Statamic. Confirm in the package constraints before changing versions.
- What PHP version does statamic-external-link require?
- The provided evaluation suggests the target stack likely uses PHP 8.2 or 8.3 with Laravel 11 and Statamic 5. The exact PHP constraint is not stated in the excerpt, so check composer.json. Match your application PHP version to that constraint before requiring the package.
- How do I upgrade from v1.8.x to v1.9.0?
- Upgrade Laravel to 11 and Statamic to 5 first, then require jonassiewertsen/statamic-external-link:^1.9. After upgrading, test external link field rendering, target attributes, and any stored external link data. Deploy with a standard rollback plan because the release is compatibility-focused.
- Does statamic-external-link support multi-site and localized external links?
- The provided context does not confirm multi-site or localized external link support. Treat that as a verification item against the package README and issue tracker. If your Statamic site uses multi-site, test localized field behavior before production rollout.
- What are the production risks of using this Statamic addon?
- Technical risk is low because the addon is lightweight and stateless, with negligible scaling impact. The main risk is version lock to Statamic 5 and Laravel 11, plus possible dependency conflicts if core versions are mismatched. Lack of future maintenance could also block core upgrades, so keep a fallback plan.
- What should I test after installing or upgrading statamic-external-link?
- Test external link field rendering in the control panel and front end, including new-tab target attributes. Verify redirect handling and any stored external link data after the upgrade. Also confirm behavior on your exact Laravel 11, Statamic 5, and PHP versions.
- What are alternatives if statamic-external-link is abandoned?
- A custom Statamic fieldtype or template logic for external URLs is a practical fallback. Because the addon is small and stateless, replacing it should have limited infrastructure impact. Monitor upstream maintenance and plan the fallback before future Statamic or Laravel upgrades.