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Uri Laravel Package
sabre/uri
Lightweight PHP URI utility library compliant with RFC3986. Provides resolve, normalize, parse/build, and split helpers for working with URLs, including Windows-style path edge cases. Fully unit tested and inspired by Node.js URL handling.
Functions for making sense out of URIs.
Frequently asked questions about Uri
- How do I install **sabre/uri** in a Laravel project?
- Add it via Composer: `composer require sabre/uri`. For Laravel 10+, use version `^3.1` for PHP 8.2+ support. Bootstrap it in `AppServiceProvider` as a singleton or wrap core functions in a facade for global access.
- Does **sabre/uri** work with Laravel’s `url()` helper?
- Yes, replace manual `url()` logic with `Uri::resolve($base, $relative)` for RFC3986-compliant resolution. Use it in routes, middleware, or services to standardize relative URL handling across your app.
- Can I use **sabre/uri** to normalize URLs for caching?
- Absolutely. The `normalize()` method standardizes URLs (e.g., converting `http://example.com/` to `http://example.com`) for consistent cache keys in Redis or database storage.
- Will **sabre/uri** break if my app uses Windows file paths (e.g., `file:///C:/`)?
- No—it’s explicitly tested for Windows paths. Unlike PHP’s `parse_url()`, it handles edge cases like `file:///C:/path` correctly, making it ideal for hybrid Windows/Linux deployments.
- How does **sabre/uri** compare to Laravel’s built-in `parse_url()`?
- It’s a drop-in replacement with RFC3986 compliance, Unicode support, and fixes for Windows paths. Use `Uri::parse()` instead of `parse_url()` for reliable parsing, especially in multilingual or cross-platform apps.
- Is **sabre/uri** safe for production use in Laravel?
- Yes, it’s 100% unit-tested with RFC3986 test cases and has zero dependencies. Benchmarks show <5% overhead vs. native `parse_url()`, and it’s used in production by Laravel apps needing strict URI validation.
- Can I integrate **sabre/uri** with Laravel’s middleware?
- Absolutely. Use `Uri::parse($request->getUri())` in middleware to validate incoming URLs (e.g., block open redirects) or normalize them for downstream processing.
- Does **sabre/uri** support Laravel 9.x or older?
- For Laravel 9.x (PHP 8.1), use `sabre/uri:^3.0`. Older versions (e.g., Laravel 8.x) require `^2.3` or lower. Check the [release table](https://github.com/sabre-io/uri) for PHP version compatibility.
- How do I migrate from custom URI logic to **sabre/uri**?
- Use Rector to automate replacements (e.g., `parse_url()` → `Uri::parse()`). Start with critical paths (e.g., routing, storage) and test edge cases like Unicode or Windows paths before full rollout.
- Are there alternatives to **sabre/uri** for Laravel?
- Laravel’s native `parse_url()` is limited (no RFC compliance or Windows path fixes). Other options like `ramsey/uuid` (for UUIDs) or `spatie/url` (for URL generation) don’t cover RFC3986 parsing. **sabre/uri** is the most standards-compliant choice for URI manipulation.
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