With the release and adoption of Laravel 10, 11, and 12, developers are seeing fresh tools emerge that streamline workflow and improve application reliability. There are three new packages I’ve created that are worth highlighting for anyone building modern Laravel apps: GuestToUserHelper, and HealthStatus.
Let’s explore how each one can supercharge your next project.
1. GuestToUserHelper
Many applications allow guests to interact with content (shopping carts, comments, saved items) before registering or logging in. Migrating that data smoothly to a real user account is often tricky.
This package makes it seamless.
Features
- Works with Laravel 10, 11, and 12
- Assigns a unique guest identifier
- Automatically migrates guest-owned models when a user registers or logs in
- Provides a simple API with no deep integration required
Why it matters:
This is a huge time saver for apps that need to handle guest-to-user transitions gracefully. Instead of reinventing the wheel for each project, you can now rely on a lightweight package that solves the problem elegantly.
2. HealthStatus
Monitoring your application’s health is essential, whether you’re running small side projects or production-grade platforms. HealthStatus provides an easy way to keep track of critical metrics.
Features
- Works with Laravel 10, 11, and 12
- Monitors:
- Database connection & latency
- Ping status for external hosts
- Queue sizes
- Cron heartbeat
- Disk space
- Simple setup and extensible checks
Why it matters:
Instead of setting up complex monitoring systems from scratch, this package gives Laravel developers a quick way to ensure their apps are healthy and responsive. It’s a great addition to any project that values uptime and reliability.
Final Thoughts
These three packages highlight how the Laravel ecosystem continues to evolve—not just in the framework itself, but also in the community-built tools around it.
- GuestToUserHelper solves a real-world problem elegantly.
- HealthStatus brings observability into Laravel projects without the overhead.
If you’re building with Laravel 10, 11, or 12, these packages are well worth checking out and adding to your toolbox.
If you like these packages, or would like any other package developed, feel free to reach out and support me on Buy Me Coffee or Github