Laravel has always been about developer happiness. From its elegant syntax to its ecosystem of tools like Forge, Vapor, Horizon, and Nova, the framework consistently delivers productivity and clarity. But as AI-assisted development becomes mainstream, Laravel developers need tools that bridge the gap between human creativity and machine-generated code.
That’s where Laravel Boost comes in. Boost is designed to supercharge AI-assisted coding by providing scaffolding, prompts, and context tailored to Laravel conventions. Instead of asking an AI model to “write a controller,” Boost ensures the AI knows Laravel’s structure, naming conventions, and best practices.
With version 2.1, Boost introduces smarter scaffolding, improved MCP integration, expanded support for Laravel 12.x features, and better compatibility with modern dev environments like WSL. Let’s dive deep into what’s new, why it matters, and how you can use it in real projects.
🚀 What Is Laravel Boost?
Laravel Boost is not a code generator itself. Instead, it’s a developer productivity layer that helps AI tools (Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) generate better Laravel code.
It does this by:
- Providing prompt templates aligned with Laravel conventions.
- Offering scaffolding structures for controllers, models, services, and tests.
- Integrating with Laravel MCP (Model-Controller-Presenter) for cleaner architecture.
- Ensuring compatibility with Laravel’s latest features (typed properties, enums, queues).
Think of Boost as the translator between Laravel and AI — it gives AI the context it needs to generate code that feels like it was written by a seasoned Laravel developer.
🔑 What’s New in Laravel Boost 2.1?
1. Improved MCP Integration
Laravel MCP (Model-Controller-Presenter) is gaining traction as a way to separate concerns more cleanly. Boost 2.1 now includes MCP-aware scaffolding, meaning AI tools can generate MCP-compliant code with less manual tweaking.
Example: Generating an MCP Controller
namespace App\Http\Controllers;
use App\Models\User;
use App\Presenters\UserPresenter;
class UserController extends Controller
{
public function show(User $user)
{
return UserPresenter::present($user);
}
}Boost’s MCP prompts ensure AI scaffolding includes presenters instead of dumping logic directly into controllers. This leads to cleaner, testable code.
2. Laravel 12.x Compatibility
Boost 2.1 aligns with Laravel 12.41.1+, supporting new features like:
hasMany()collection method- Unique queued listeners
- Typed cache getters
withoutAppends()model method
Example: AI-Generated Queue Listener with Uniqueness
Event::listen(
SendInvoice::class,
SendInvoiceListener::class
)->unique();Boost’s updated prompts teach AI to use these new features, so generated code is future-proof and aligned with Laravel 12.x.
3. Expanded Prompt Library
Boost now ships with new prompt templates for:
- Enum-based logic scaffolding
- Typed service containers
- Queue listener generation with uniqueness constraints
- Model factories with typed attributes
Example: Enum-Based Status Logic
enum OrderStatus: string {
case Pending = 'pending';
case Shipped = 'shipped';
case Cancelled = 'cancelled';
}
class OrderService
{
public function updateStatus(Order $order, OrderStatus $status): void
{
$order->status = $status->value;
$order->save();
}
}Boost’s prompts guide AI to use enums instead of string literals, improving type safety and maintainability.
4. Better WSL Compatibility
Many developers use Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) for Laravel projects. Boost 2.1 improves compatibility by:
- Enhancing MCP commands for WSL.
- Fixing path resolution issues.
- Speeding up project bootstrapping inside WSL.
This means AI-assisted scaffolding works seamlessly whether you’re on macOS, Linux, or Windows.
5. Updated Dev Dependencies
Boost 2.1 updates its dev stack to:
- Laravel Pint 1.27.0 (code style fixer)
- PHPStan 2.1.27 (static analysis)
- Rector 2.1 (automated refactoring)
- Pest 4.1.5 (testing framework)
Example: AI-Generated Test with Pest
it('creates a user successfully', function () {
$response = $this->post('/users', [
'name' => 'John Doe',
'email' => 'john@example.com',
]);
$response->assertStatus(201);
expect(User::whereEmail('john@example.com')->exists())->toBeTrue();
});Boost ensures AI-generated tests follow Pest’s syntax, making them readable and expressive.
🧪 Real-World Use Cases
SaaS Platform Development
- Use Boost to scaffold typed service layers.
- Generate MCP-compliant controllers.
- Create enum-based status logic for subscriptions.
- Build unique queue listeners for billing events.
E-Commerce Application
- Scaffold product controllers with MCP presenters.
- Use typed cache getters for stock counts.
- Generate Pest tests for checkout flows.
- Parse supplier URIs with
authority()method.
Enterprise API
- Use Boost prompts to generate typed factories.
- Ensure AI scaffolding includes
withoutAppends()for raw data exports. - Integrate enums into cache keys for status codes.
- Automate deployments with Laravel Cloud API.
📊 Comparison Table
| Feature | Before Boost 2.1 | After Boost 2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| MCP scaffolding | Manual tweaking | AI generates MCP-compliant controllers |
| Laravel 12.x features | AI unaware | AI uses hasMany(), unique(), typed cache |
| Enum support | Limited | AI scaffolds enum-based logic |
| WSL compatibility | Path issues | Smooth integration |
| Dev dependencies | Older versions | Updated to latest Pint, PHPStan, Pest |
🔮 The Future of Laravel Boost
Boost is evolving toward:
- AI-native scaffolding with Copilot and Claude integration.
- Prompt chaining for multi-step code generation.
- Cloud deployment templates for Forge and Vapor.
- Interactive CLI prompts for real-time AI feedback.
Imagine asking Boost:
“Generate a SaaS subscription module with MCP controllers, enum-based statuses, and Pest tests.”
Boost would scaffold the structure, feed AI the right prompts, and deliver production-ready code.
Final Thoughts
Laravel Boost 2.1 is a developer productivity upgrade. It doesn’t just help you write code faster — it helps you write better Laravel code with AI.
By aligning with Laravel 12.x, improving MCP integration, and expanding its prompt library, Boost ensures that AI-generated code is clean, type-safe, and future-proof.
For SaaS teams, e-commerce platforms, and enterprise APIs, Boost 2.1 delivers the scaffolding and context needed to make AI a true coding partner.
👉 Ready to try it? Install Boost and start generating smarter Laravel code today.