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Paper Laravel Package
laravel-frontend-presets/paper
Paper is a Laravel frontend preset that swaps out the default auth and app scaffolding for a clean, minimal starting point. Install it to generate views, routes, and assets so you can skip boilerplate and start building your UI right away.
Laravel 10.x Front-end preset for paper dashboard
Frequently asked questions about Paper
- How do I install the Paper Dashboard preset for Laravel?
- Install it with Composer using composer require laravel-frontend-presets/paper, then run the scaffolding command documented by the package. Laravel 9 and 10 no longer have a first-party preset command, so check the package source or release diff for the actual artisan command. Test in a throwaway Laravel 10 app first because presets overwrite views, routes, and assets.
- Does laravel-frontend-presets/paper support Laravel 10?
- Version 1.0.5 claims Laravel 10.x support, but the release note is a single line with no CI matrix, changelog detail, or linked diff. Treat the claim as unverified until you run it on a clean Laravel 10 application. A successful composer install alone does not prove the scaffolding command works.
- What artisan command does the Paper Dashboard preset use?
- Historically, Laravel frontend presets used php artisan preset paper through laravel/ui. Laravel 9 and 10 removed the first-party preset command, so this package may reimplement the command, switch to vendor:publish, or only bump the Composer constraint. Inspect the package service provider and commands before assuming the old command still exists.
- Does this preset use Vite or Laravel Mix?
- Paper Dashboard historically ships Bootstrap 4, vendored static assets, and webpack.mix.js assumptions. Laravel 9 and 10 default to Vite, so expect manual reconciliation of vite.config.js and resources/js if the preset has not migrated. Confirm whether v1.0.5 ships Vite config before adopting it.
- Will the Paper preset conflict with Laravel Breeze or Fortify?
- If the preset still publishes auth views against laravel/ui, you may end up with a second, parallel auth scaffold alongside Breeze or Fortify. Prefer using it for views only if the package structure allows that. Do not run two auth stacks in the same app without removing duplicate routes and controllers.
- Is the Paper Dashboard Laravel preset actively maintained?
- The repository saw a long period of silence followed by a metadata-style Laravel 10 compatibility release. One version bump is not evidence of a regular maintenance cadence. Review the commit history, open issues, and whether a clear owner maintains the fork before relying on it.
- Can I use the Paper Dashboard preset in production?
- It is a one-shot scaffolding artifact rather than a runtime dependency, so production risk comes from the front-end stack and auth approach it generates. The Bootstrap 4 and jQuery plugin stack is legacy, and vendored assets need review. It can be reasonable for internal tools if you accept the maintenance and licensing checks.
- What happens to my existing Laravel views if I install Paper?
- Presets typically overwrite resources/views, auth views, routes, and front-end assets, and there is no clean uninstall. Commit your work or install the preset in a fresh Laravel app first. Copy only the views and assets you need back into your real application.
- Is the Creative Tim Paper Dashboard theme licensed for redistribution?
- The package MIT license does not automatically cover the bundled Creative Tim Paper Dashboard assets. Redistribution terms for the theme are separate and may require legal clearance for your distribution model. Confirm the asset licensing before shipping or redistributing the preset output.
- What are alternatives to Paper Dashboard preset for Laravel 10?
- Laravel Breeze, Jetstream, and Fortify are first-party options that are Vite-ready and actively maintained. You can also start from a plain Blade and Tailwind admin starter or use the upstream Paper Dashboard theme directly. Frontend presets are less relevant after Laravel 8, so verify any third-party preset against a clean Laravel 10 app.
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