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File Laravel Package
scafera/file
Scafera File is a Laravel package for handling file uploads and storage with a simple, consistent API. It helps manage validation, disk configuration, and file lifecycle tasks so you can add reliable file management to your app quickly.
File handling for the Scafera framework
Frequently asked questions about File
- What is Scafera File used for in Laravel?
- Scafera File is a Laravel package that simplifies handling file uploads and storage management. It gives you a clean API for working with request files, raw file data, Laravel filesystem disks, file metadata, and model associations. It is meant to make file management consistent across local and cloud storage.
- How do I install scafera/file in a Laravel app?
- Install it with Composer using the package name scafera/file, then follow the package README for any service provider or configuration steps. Because it integrates with Laravel filesystem and validation workflows, confirm your app's disks are configured before using it. Check the repository for the exact install command and version constraints.
- Which Laravel and PHP versions does Scafera File support?
- The provided material does not include a confirmed Laravel or PHP version support matrix. Before adopting it, check the package composer.json and README for required PHP and illuminate/support constraints. If you need LTS coverage, verify that explicitly rather than assuming compatibility.
- How do I upload a request file to a Laravel disk with Scafera File?
- Scafera File is designed to handle uploaded files from requests and store them through Laravel filesystem disks. You typically validate the incoming file first, then pass it to the package upload or storage API with your chosen disk. The package provides path and metadata helpers so you do not have to manage those details manually.
- Can Scafera File handle raw file data as well as UploadedFile objects?
- Yes, the package overview says it supports upload handling for both request files and raw file data. That makes it useful when you receive file contents from an API, a generated export, or another source rather than a standard browser upload. You should still validate and sanitize the data before storing it.
- How does Scafera File work with Laravel validation?
- Scafera File is described as validation-friendly, meaning it fits into normal Laravel validation workflows for safer uploads. You can validate file type, size, and other rules using Laravel validator before passing the file to the package. The package does not replace Laravel validation; it complements it.
- How do I attach uploaded files to Eloquent models with Scafera File?
- The package includes model associations for attaching files to application records. The exact relationship and trait or method names should be confirmed in the README. In practice, you store the file through the package and then associate the resulting file record with your model.
- Does Scafera File support S3 or other cloud storage?
- Scafera File integrates with Laravel filesystem disks, so it should work with any disk your Laravel app supports, including local and cloud disks such as S3. You configure the disk in Laravel as usual and tell the package which disk to use. Confirm any disk-specific options in the package documentation.
- How should I test file uploads when using Scafera File?
- Use Laravel standard file upload testing helpers, such as UploadedFile::fake(), and assert against the disk or model association your code uses. Because the package sits on top of Laravel filesystem, you can use Storage::fake() to avoid writing real files during tests. Check that validation rules and disk configuration match your production setup.
- Is Scafera File production-ready and actively maintained?
- The package is Composer-installable and presented as a small, framework-friendly utility, but the provided material does not include maintenance history, release cadence, or a formal support policy. Before production use, review the repository recent commits, issues, and version constraints. If long-term support is critical, treat it as a dependency to monitor and pin appropriately.
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