- Is mezon/router a Laravel package or does it integrate with Laravel?
- mezon/router is a standalone PHP routing library, not a Laravel-native package. It does not plug into Laravel's HTTP kernel, service container, middleware pipeline, or route cache. Any Laravel use would require a custom adapter and reimplementing framework behavior, so Laravel's native router is the safer choice inside Laravel applications.
- Can I replace Laravel's default router with mezon/router?
- You should not use mezon/router as a drop-in replacement for Laravel's router. Laravel routing is tightly coupled to the HTTP kernel, middleware, controller resolution, route model binding, URL generation, signed URLs, rate limiting, and route caching. Replacing it would bypass those guarantees and require custom dispatch, auth, CSRF, error handling, and 404/405 semantics. Treat mezon/router only as a bounded standalone PHP option.
- What features does mezon/router provide for PHP routing?
- It supports static and parameterized route matching, route groups with prefixes and middleware, named routes, URL generation, and PSR-7-compatible request handling. It is designed for small to medium PHP applications, APIs, prototypes, and framework-independent projects. It does not provide Laravel-specific features such as route model binding or Laravel middleware integration.
- How do I install mezon/router with Composer?
- Install it with Composer using the package name mezon/router, then confirm the PHP version and Composer constraints in the package metadata before adopting it. Because the assessment flags weak ecosystem validation, test installation in an isolated proof-of-concept rather than a production Laravel app. Keep route registration centralized so the dependency remains swappable.
- Does mezon/router support middleware and route groups?
- Yes, mezon/router supports route groups with prefixes and middleware, which helps organize routes for APIs and small applications. Its middleware story is its own abstraction and should not be assumed to match Laravel's middleware pipeline or PSR-15 behavior without verification. In a Laravel context, you would need custom integration to preserve framework middleware guarantees.
- Is mezon/router PSR-7 or PSR-15 compatible?
- The package is described as PSR-7 compatible for request handling, but the assessment explicitly asks whether it supports PSR-7/PSR-15 or only its own request/response abstractions. Verify PSR compliance for your exact use case, especially middleware interoperability, before committing. Do not assume PSR-15 middleware support without checking the source and tests.
- What are the risks of using mezon/router in a Laravel application?
- The main risks are loss of Laravel middleware guarantees, inconsistent 404/405 behavior, gaps in URL generation, unsafe bypass of auth and CSRF assumptions, missing route caching, and trailing-slash or encoding differences. The package also has weak production adoption signals, with 271 GitHub stars but 0 dependents and single-maintainer risk. These should be recorded in a risk register before any production exposure.
- How does mezon/router compare to FastRoute and Symfony Routing?
- mezon/router is positioned as a lightweight, fast PHP router with groups, middleware, named routes, and PSR-7 request handling. For non-Laravel services, compare it head-to-head with FastRoute and Symfony Routing on measured dispatch time, middleware support, maintainability, and ecosystem adoption. The assessment recommends benchmark-driven evaluation rather than adopting it as a platform commitment.
- Does mezon/router support named routes and URL generation?
- Yes, named routes and URL generation are listed features of mezon/router. However, the assessment warns that route-generation gaps and the need for custom URL infrastructure are risks in a Laravel context. If you rely on Laravel's URL generator, signed URLs, or route caching, keep Laravel's native router instead.
- Is mezon/router actively maintained and safe for production?
- The assessment flags single-maintainer risk and weak downstream adoption, with 271 stars but 0 dependents, so production confidence is limited. Confirm active maintenance, PHP/Laravel version compatibility, license, and security disclosure process before use. Use it only in a bounded standalone PHP service or proof of concept, with a documented exit plan and an internal router abstraction.