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Authorization Laravel Package
orchestra/authorization
Orchestra Authorization adds role- and permission-based access control to Laravel apps on the Orchestra platform. Define roles, attach permissions, and gate routes, menus, and UI elements per user with simple APIs for checking and managing access.
Orchestra Authorization adds a flexible role-based access control layer to Laravel applications. It integrates with Laravel’s native Gate and authorization services, allowing permissions to be grouped into roles and assigned to users while keeping policy checks familiar.
- Role and permission management through Laravel-friendly APIs
- Native Gate and Policy integration
- Configurable models and persistence for roles and permissions
- Extensible contracts for custom authorization logic
- Designed for Orchestra Platform and Laravel applications
Frequently asked questions about Authorization
- What is orchestra/authorization used for in Laravel?
- Orchestra Authorization is an ACL component for Laravel applications, primarily associated with Orchestra Platform. It provides role- and permission-based access control so you can define roles, assign permissions, and gate routes, controllers, and UI actions. It is intended as an extensible authorization layer rather than a general-purpose Laravel starter package.
- How do I install orchestra/authorization in a Laravel application?
- Use Composer to require orchestra/authorization at a version compatible with your Laravel release, then follow the package README for service provider or package discovery setup, configuration publishing, and migrations. The provided context does not list exact install commands, so verify them against the repository before installing. Because v5.0.0 is a major release, install it on a branch first and run your test suite.
- Which Laravel versions does orchestra/authorization v5.0.0 support?
- The release note explicitly states that v5.0.0 adds Laravel Framework v7 support. That is the only compatibility point shown in the assessment, and it does not establish support for Laravel 8 or later or a wider PHP matrix. Treat Laravel 7 as the documented target until composer.json and the test matrix confirm more.
- Is orchestra/authorization compatible with Laravel 8, 9, or 10?
- There is no evidence in the provided assessment that orchestra/authorization v5.0.0 supports Laravel 8, 9, or 10. Do not assume compatibility from the Laravel 7 release note. Check composer.json constraints, package releases, and the test matrix before using it on newer Laravel versions.
- Does orchestra/authorization v5.0.0 introduce breaking changes I need to review?
- v5.0.0 is a major version release, so it should be treated as potentially breaking until you review the changelog, diff, and upgrade guide. The release note only highlights Laravel 7 support and does not document all changes. Branch your application, update Composer constraints, and run the full test suite before upgrading.
- How do I configure roles and permissions after installing orchestra/authorization?
- After installation, publish the package configuration and run migrations if the README requires them, then define roles and permissions according to the package API. The overview describes role- and permission-based ACL for gating routes, controllers, and UI actions, but the provided excerpt does not include exact configuration keys or method names. Confirm those details in the repository documentation.
- Can I use orchestra/authorization in production on Laravel 7?
- Only clear it for production after confirming Composer constraints, reviewing v5.0.0 breaking changes, running configuration publishing and migrations in staging, and passing your test suite. Laravel 7 is end-of-life, so production use also requires a framework upgrade and security maintenance plan. The release note alone is too narrow to approve production adoption.
- How should I test an orchestra/authorization upgrade?
- Baseline current authorization behavior, branch the application, update Composer constraints, and run package discovery, configuration publishing, and migrations. Execute unit, integration, and smoke tests for gated routes, controllers, UI actions, queues, cache, and sessions. Validate in staging with a rollback plan before production.
- What Composer or PHP constraints should I check before installing orchestra/authorization?
- Check composer.json for exact PHP and Laravel framework constraints, plus conflicts with packages that depend on the same Laravel contracts. Confirm that your application's locked dependency set resolves cleanly and that your PHP version is supported. The assessment does not list the exact constraints, so verify them in the repository.
- What alternatives or maintenance concerns should I consider for Laravel ACL?
- Consider whether you need a full ACL layer tied to Orchestra Platform or a more widely maintained Laravel authorization package if you are on newer Laravel versions. Maintenance risk is higher because v5.0.0 centers on Laravel 7, which is end-of-life, and the assessment does not document a support window. Identify an internal owner, monitor releases and security advisories, and keep a fallback plan.
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