- What is norman-huth/nova-resource-card used for?
- It is a Laravel Nova dashboard card for adding customizable shortcuts to Nova resources. You can display a resource as a card with configurable labels, icons, and links so admins can reach key areas faster. It is only useful if your application already runs Laravel Nova.
- Is norman-huth/nova-resource-card still maintained?
- No. The repository is archived and the package is no longer maintained, and the README points to maintained alternatives. That means there are no upstream bug fixes, security responses, or Nova upgrade guarantees. Treat it as a reference implementation or an internal fork rather than a long-term dependency.
- How do I install nova-resource-card in a Laravel Nova application?
- Installation is Composer-based and then you register the card in your Nova dashboard or panel according to the package README. Because the package is archived, first check its Composer constraints against your Laravel, PHP, and Nova versions. Pin the version, test in staging, and be prepared to vendor or fork the code if Packagist installation becomes unreliable.
- Which Laravel, PHP, and Nova versions does nova-resource-card support?
- The package is archived and does not provide reliable current support guarantees. Inspect its composer.json and README for the original Nova, Laravel, and PHP constraints, then verify them against your installed stack. Do not assume compatibility with newer Nova major versions without testing.
- Does this package work without Laravel Nova?
- No. It is tightly coupled to Nova's card API, dashboard layer, frontend assets, and admin UI conventions. It is not a general Laravel package and should not be used outside a Nova admin or dashboard context.
- Can I use an archived Nova card in production?
- You can, but only with deliberate ownership and risk controls. Fork or vendor the package, pin the version, test Nova upgrades, verify asset loading, enforce least-privilege access, and roll out behind a feature flag. Do not put it on a critical path without a named internal owner and a removal or replacement plan.
- What are the maintained alternatives to nova-resource-card?
- The archived README points to maintained alternatives, so review that list first. Also check whether built-in Nova resources, metrics, or custom cards already cover the shortcut use case without adding a dependency. A small internal Nova card may be a better long-term option than adopting an archived package.
- How should I test nova-resource-card before deploying it?
- Test it in a sandbox or staging environment with the same Nova, Laravel, PHP, and frontend asset setup as production. Verify card registration, link behavior, CSS and JavaScript conflicts, browser rendering, and authorization for every resource shown. Also test an upgrade path and document rollback steps before enabling it for users.
- Does nova-resource-card expose sensitive resource data?
- The card displays shortcuts to Nova resources, so any data exposure depends on how the card is configured and how Nova policies authorize access. Audit the card configuration and confirm that only permitted users can see links or data tied to sensitive resources. Use least-privilege access and test with non-admin roles before production rollout.
- Should I fork nova-resource-card or rebuild the card in-house?
- Fork it if you need the existing behavior quickly and the codebase is small enough for your team to own. Rebuild it in-house if you only need simple resource shortcuts and want to avoid maintaining an archived dependency. Either way, assign an internal owner and treat the result as your own supported code.