Introduction to LaraDashboard
LaraDashboard is a powerful, modular admin panel and CMS built on Laravel 12, designed for building modern web applications with AI-powered content generation capabilities.
Introduction to LaraDashboard
LaraDashboard is a powerful, modular admin panel and content management system (CMS) built on Laravel 12. It provides a comprehensive foundation for building modern web applications with features like AI-powered content generation, visual page building, role-based access control, and an extensible module architecture.
What is LaraDashboard?
LaraDashboard is more than just an admin panel—it's an Agentic CMS that combines traditional content management capabilities with AI-assisted workflows. Whether you're building a blog, corporate website, SaaS application, or complex enterprise system, LaraDashboard provides the tools you need.
Key Highlights
- Built on Laravel 12 - Leverages the latest Laravel features and best practices
- Livewire 3 + Alpine.js - Reactive, modern UI without heavy JavaScript frameworks
- Modular Architecture - Extend functionality through installable modules
- AI-Powered - Generate and enhance content with OpenAI or Claude integration
- Visual Page Builder - Drag-and-drop content creation with LaraBuilder
- Enterprise-Ready - Role-based permissions, audit logging, and multi-language support
Core Features
User & Access Management
- User Management - Full CRUD operations with profile management and avatar support
- Role-Based Access Control - Granular permissions using Spatie Permission
- User Impersonation - Admin ability to log in as other users for debugging
- Email Verification - Built-in email verification workflow
Content Management
- Posts & Pages - Create and manage dynamic content with categories and tags
- Media Library - Upload, organize, and manage media files with image optimization
- Visual Builder - Drag-and-drop page building with LaraBuilder
- SEO Optimization - Meta tags, Open Graph, and structured data support
Communication
- Email System - Multiple provider support (SMTP, Mailgun, SendGrid, AWS SES, etc.)
- Email Templates - Visual template builder with placeholders
- Notifications - Centralized notification management system
Developer Experience
- Module System - Install, create, and manage modules independently
- Hooks System - WordPress-like action and filter hooks for extensibility
- REST API - Full-featured API with Sanctum authentication
- Comprehensive Datatables - Livewire-powered tables with filtering and bulk actions
System Administration
- Settings Management - Centralized configuration with theme customization
- Action Logging - Complete audit trail of user actions
- Backup & Restore - Built-in backup system for safe upgrades
- Multi-Language - Support for 21+ languages out of the box
Technology Stack
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Backend Framework | Laravel 12 |
| PHP Version | 8.3 / 8.4 |
| Frontend | Livewire 3, Alpine.js, React 18 |
| CSS Framework | Tailwind CSS v4 |
| Build Tool | Vite 7 |
| Database | MySQL / MariaDB / SQLite |
| Module System | nwidart/laravel-modules 12 |
| Permissions | Spatie Laravel Permission 6.4+ |
| Media | Spatie MediaLibrary 11.13+ |
Who Should Use LaraDashboard?
LaraDashboard is designed for:
- Laravel Developers building admin panels for client projects
- Startups needing a rapid foundation for their web applications
- Agencies looking for a reusable, extensible admin solution
- Enterprise Teams requiring robust access control and audit capabilities
- Content Creators wanting an easy-to-use CMS with AI assistance
Architecture Philosophy
LaraDashboard follows these core principles:
- Modularity First - Core functionality is kept minimal; extend via modules
- Convention Over Configuration - Sensible defaults that work out of the box
- Developer Experience - Clean code, comprehensive documentation, and helpful tooling
- Performance - Optimized queries, caching, and efficient asset loading
- Security - Built-in protection against common vulnerabilities
Getting Help
- Documentation - You're reading it! Browse the complete guide
- GitHub Issues - Report bugs and request features
- Community - Join discussions and get help from other users
What's Next?
Ready to get started? Follow the guides in order:
- Installation - Set up LaraDashboard on your system
- Configuration - Configure your installation
- Quick Start - Build your first feature
Or jump directly to specific topics:
- Architecture Overview - Understand the system design
- User Guide - Learn the interface
- Developer Guide - Build custom modules
- API Reference - Integrate via REST API