Containerized Laravel starter template based on FrankenPHP and Laravel Octane
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Laraken — Laravel Starter Template
By AxelReviron
Laraken is a Laravel starter template based on FrankenPHP and Docker; the README states it provides container configuration consistent between development and production.
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The same Docker configuration used for development and production
The README states it uses non-root containers and permission settings by default
Integrates Vite with hot module replacement (HMR) support
Preconfigured FrankenPHP and MariaDB
Enter the container shell via the Makefile target make laraken-docker
Template Details
Laraken is a Laravel starter project hosted on GitHub, and the README positions it as a starter based on FrankenPHP and Docker. It requires Docker and Docker Compose, and the quick start flow is to clone the repository, enter the directory, copy .env.example to .env (no need to manually specify APP_KEY; it is generated automatically), and then start via docker compose. The README mentions that the development environment uses compose.dev.yaml, and for production, after configuring .env on the server, run docker compose up -d directly. The development section explains that you can enter the container shell via make laraken-docker. Features listed in the README include FrankenPHP with Laravel Octane keeping workers alive, the same Docker configuration for development and production, non-root containers and permission settings, Vite hot reload, and preconfigured FrankenPHP and MariaDB. The README does not provide specific framework version numbers, performance data, deployment topology details, or integration notes beyond the above.
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Use Cases
- Starting a local project that needs a Dockerized Laravel development environment
- Deployment workflows that want the same container configuration for development and production
- Running Laravel applications with FrankenPHP and Laravel Octane
- Laravel frontend development that needs Vite hot reload
Suitable For
- Developers who have installed Docker and Docker Compose
- Teams that want to run Laravel in containers
- Laravel projects that need consistent configuration between development and production environments
Getting started & customization
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Prerequisites are Docker and Docker Compose
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After cloning the repository, enter the directory and copy .env.example to .env; APP_KEY is generated automatically
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Start the development environment with docker compose -f compose.dev.yaml up -d
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For production, configure .env on the server and then run docker compose up -d
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Enter the container shell via make laraken-docker
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Free to use · keep license noticeThis entry covers the free version under the MIT license in the public repository; the free scope is the code of that version and does not mean external services or third-party assets are free.
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- GitHub
- Documentation and maintenance reference score
- More documented · 80 / 100
- Technologies
- Laravel
- Website type
- Starter
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Source file / repository# Laraken A production-ready Laravel starter powered by FrankenPHP and Docker. Zero config, maximum performance. ## Features - **Blazing Fast** — FrankenPHP with Laravel Octane keeps workers alive. No cold starts. - **Dev/Prod Parity** — Same Docker setup from local to production. - **Secure by Default** — Non-root containers, proper permissions, security best practices. - **Hot Reload** — Vite integration with instant HMR. - **Batteries Included** — FrankenPHP, MariaDB, and more pre-configured. ## Requirements - Docker & Docker Compose ## Quick Start ```bash # Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/AxelReviron/Laraken.git # Navigate to the directory cd laraken # Copy the environment file and adjust as needed: # You don't need to specify `APP_KEY`, it will automatically be generated cp .env.example .env # Start everything docker compose up -f compose.dev.yaml -d ``` ## Development Access the container shell : ```bash make laraken-docker ``` ## Production Access the container shell : ```bash # Configure .env on your server and simply start with : docker compose up -d ```
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