Signal Handler Laravel Package

Product Decisions This Supports

• Enables reliable handling of SIGTERM/SIGINT in CLI applications and background processes, ensuring proper resource cleanup during shutdowns
• Eliminates platform-specific code paths by silently failing on unsupported systems (e.g., Windows), reducing cross-platform development complexity
• Supports build vs buy decision by providing a mature, MIT-licensed solution instead of custom implementation, saving engineering time and reducing maintenance overhead
• Critical for roadmap items involving long-running scripts (e.g., queue workers, data processing pipelines) where graceful termination is non-negotiable

When to Consider This Package

• Adopt when developing PHP CLI tools, daemon processes, or background workers requiring signal handling
• Essential for projects targeting multi-platform environments (Windows/Linux/macOS) where signal behavior varies
• Avoid if the application is purely web-based (HTTP request-response cycle) or if PHP <7.2 is required
• Verify compatibility with existing codebase due to BC breaks in v2.0.0 (e.g., instance storage requirement)

How to Pitch It (Stakeholders)

• Executives: "This package ensures our critical background processes terminate gracefully, eliminating data corruption risks and reducing system downtime. It's a proven,