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[!IMPORTANT] Upgrading from v0.2.x or earlier? v1.0.0 introduces new database migrations.

See UPGRADE.md for the full upgrade steps.

It gives you a wizard for defining a table schema, then generates and updates the matching:

• Eloquent model
• migration
• factory
• seeder
• Filament resource and page classes

The current implementation is built for iterative work, not just first-time scaffolding. Existing blueprints can be created, merged, or replaced depending on the selected generation mode.

Quick Start

Prerequisite: you already have a Laravel app with a Filament panel set up.

Upgrading from a pre-1.0.0 release? Skip to the UPGRADE.md.

1. Install the package.
2. Run the Architect installer.
3. Register the plugin in your Filament panel.
4. Open the Architect action in your panel and generate your first resource stack.

Highlights

Wizard-driven scaffolding inside Filament

• Multi-step wizard with database, Eloquent, and review steps
• Live previews for:
  • migration
  • model
  • factory
  • seeder
  • Filament resource
• Existing blueprints can be listed, loaded back into the wizard, and deleted

Generates the full stack around a model

Architect can generate:

• Eloquent models
• create migrations
• sync/update migrations for existing tables
• model factories
• seeders
• Filament resources
• Filament List, Create, Edit, and View pages

Three generation modes

When files already exist, you can choose how Architect behaves:

• create — only create missing blueprints
• merge — refresh managed/generated sections while preserving custom code where possible
• replace — rewrite generated blueprints and unlock destructive rebuild workflows

merge is the default and the safest mode for day-to-day iteration.

Merge-aware updates for existing code

The plugin now updates existing generated files instead of blindly overwriting them.

For models, factories, and Filament resources, the merge flow is parser-aware and uses nikic/php-parser to preserve custom code while refreshing generated structure. Seeders use a managed generated-region strategy.

Current merge support includes:

• Model

  • merges missing imports
  • merges traits like HasFactory, SoftDeletes, HasUuids, HasUlids
  • updates $fillable
  • adds inferred belongsTo relationships for foreign-key-like columns
  • preserves existing custom methods

• Factory

  • merges missing definition() keys
  • preserves existing custom values
  • preserves custom methods/state helpers

• Seeder

  • merges only the managed generated seeding region
  • preserves custom logic outside that region
  • hides managed markers from preview output
• Filament Resource
  • v3 (monolithic): merges generated form(), table(), and infolist() sections; preserves custom entries; keeps missing page classes
  • v4 (domain): merges each schema/table file independently (*Form.php, *Infolist.php, *Table.php); thin resource only syncs imports and getEloquentQuery()
  • removes stale managed fields when columns are removed from the blueprint
  • preserves existing page classes; creates missing ones

Revision-aware migration previews and sync generation

Architect stores blueprint revisions after successful generation.

That revision history is used to make migration previews and sync migrations smarter:

• migration preview compares the current blueprint against the latest generated revision, not only the live database state
• sync migration generation follows the same revision-aware diff baseline
• this avoids re-showing or re-generating fields that belonged to a previous revision but were not yet applied in the database

Safer schema evolution

Architect supports guarded schema changes for existing tables:

• additive sync migrations for new columns
• column type / nullable / default / index / unique changes
• likely rename detection
• destructive change gating for removed columns
• soft delete add/remove handling
• optional immediate migration execution
• automatic warning/defer behavior when risky schema operations are not explicitly allowed

Better generated-file readability

When enabled, Architect will try to run a formatter after writing generated files.

It also normalizes merged output for several blueprint types so updated files stay readable, including:

• multiline resource arrays and fluent chains
• spacing between class members in models and factories
• multiline factory definition() arrays

Filament panel integration

• Works with Filament 4 and 5 (legacy v3 flat structure also supported via ARCHITECT_FILAMENT_VERSION=v3)
• Generates resources in the correct structure for your Filament version (v4/v5 domain by default, v3 flat as legacy) — controlled by ARCHITECT_FILAMENT_VERSION
• Registers as a global panel action through the plugin
• Can render as a normal button or icon button
• Supports these render hooks:
  • PanelsRenderHook::GLOBAL_SEARCH_BEFORE
  • PanelsRenderHook::GLOBAL_SEARCH_AFTER
  • PanelsRenderHook::USER_MENU_AFTER

Production-aware visibility

The Architect action is hidden in production by default unless explicitly enabled.

Extension points for Premium / third-party packages

Architect Core now exposes a small set of stable extension points so premium modules or internal packages can build on the OSS workflow without forking the generators.

• Capability resolver

  • resolve named capabilities such as premium.blocks or premium.revisions.browser
  • defaults to a safe false-y resolver until another package defines a capability

• Block registry

  • merge additional block definitions into an existing block list while preserving base ordering
  • useful for premium-only content blocks or internal blueprint presets

• UI extension registry

  • register additional Architect tabs
  • append create/edit schema fragments
  • append existing-resource fragments

• Post-generation hooks

  • run logic after a blueprint is generated and its revision is recorded
  • useful for audit trails, premium revision tooling, or project-specific follow-up automation
• Versioned revision snapshots
  • blueprint revisions now expose a versioned snapshot payload plus metadata
  • gives future diff / restore tooling a stable contract to build on

Minimal access example:

Planned premium edition

Architect today is focused on strong open-source CRUD scaffolding and safe regeneration loops.

A premium edition — Architect PRO — builds on that foundation with workflows especially useful for larger teams, legacy projects, and more complex data models.

Available in Architect PRO

These features are already shipped in the premium package:

• Visual revision history

  • browse stored blueprint revisions
  • GitHub-style diff view of changes between snapshots

• Blueprint comments / notes

  • annotate blueprints with inline notes
  • basic team communication around blueprint changes

• Blueprint approval workflows

  • request and track approval for blueprint changes
  • basic review flow (full team mode in development)
• Audit log browser
  • inspect a searchable log of blueprint-related activity

Coming soon

These features are planned for future PRO releases:

• Rollback / restore workflows

  • one-click restore of a previous blueprint revision
  • streamline reverting generated files and related schema changes

• Legacy adoption / reverse engineering

  • import existing models, tables, and resources into Architect
  • generate an editable blueprint from an existing Laravel project

• Advanced relationship tooling

  • many-to-many and pivot-table support
  • polymorphic relationship support
  • richer Filament relationship generation flows

• Full team collaboration

  • blueprint locks and ownership
  • broader audit trails and collaboration tooling (approvals and comments are available now)
• Priority support
  • commercial support for teams that want faster feedback and help

Some PRO features are already available; others are still in development. The open-source package described in this README is the free, currently available product.

Waiting list / early-bird pricing

Before the premium edition launches, a waiting list is planned.

The idea is to offer early-bird launch pricing to people who join that waiting list before release.

Until pricing and packaging are finalized, it is safest to describe this as:

• planned early-access / waiting-list announcement
• likely early-bird pricing for pre-launch signups
• final details to be confirmed at launch

Join the waiting list

Requirements

• PHP ^8.3
• Filament ^4.0|^5.0

Installation

Fresh install

Then register the plugin in your Filament panel provider:

architect:install publishes assets and migrations, runs php artisan migrate, and registers a Composer hook for filament:assets.

Upgrading from pre-1.0.0

If you are upgrading from any pre-1.0.0 release (v0.2.x, v0.1.x, etc.):

architect:upgrade publishes the new migrations, runs php artisan migrate, and backfills initial revisions for existing blueprints.

Tip: Run php artisan architect:upgrade --dry-run first to preview which blueprints will be backfilled without writing any changes.

For a detailed walkthrough, see UPGRADE.md.

Add the plugin to a Filament panel

Register the plugin in your panel provider:

Optional plugin customization:

Configuration

Architect uses sensible runtime fallbacks, but the available options are defined in config/architect.php.

Key options include:

• show
• generate_factory
• generate_seeder
• generate_resource
• default_generation_mode
• format_generated_files
• formatter
• models_namespace
• factories_namespace
• seeders_namespace
• resources_namespace
• filament_version

Example configuration:

Useful environment variables:

Filament version

Architect supports two resource output structures depending on your installed Filament version.

Set ARCHITECT_FILAMENT_VERSION in your .env file:

Formatting options

Supported formatter values:

• pint_if_available — run Pint only when a local binary exists
• pint — try to run Pint from the local project
• none — disable formatter execution

Wizard workflow

1. Database step

You define the table structure:

• table name
• primary key type: id, uuid, or ulid
• soft deletes
• columns
• optional overwrite toggle in replace mode when the table already exists

Supported column types in the wizard:

• string
• text
• integer
• unsignedBigInteger
• boolean
• json
• date
• dateTime
• foreignId
• foreignUuid
• foreignUlid

Per-column options:

• default value
• nullable
• unique
• index
• drag-and-drop ordering

For foreign-key-like columns, you can also provide:

• optional related table metadata
• an optional relationship title column to improve generated Filament relationship fields

2. Eloquent step

You choose:

• model name
• generation mode
• whether to generate:
  • factory
  • seeder
  • Filament resource

3. Review step

You can:

• preview generated code
• choose whether to run migrations immediately
• allow likely renames
• allow destructive schema changes

Current code previews include:

• migration
• model
• factory
• seeder
• Filament resource

Blueprint management

Architect stores blueprints in the database so you can iterate over time.

Current blueprint management features:

• list saved blueprints in the “Blueprints” tab
• load a blueprint back into the wizard
• save updated blueprint state when generating
• delete blueprints
• store blueprint revisions after successful generation

Blueprint revisions are used to improve migration preview and sync generation accuracy across multiple iterations.

Current behavior: deleting a blueprint from the table is destructive. It also drops the related database table (if present), removes matching migration records, deletes generated files, and removes generated Filament resource pages.

Generated blueprints

Model

Location depends on models_namespace.

Generated behavior includes:

• $fillable from defined columns
• HasFactory
• SoftDeletes / HasUuids / HasUlids when applicable
• inferred belongsTo relationships for foreign-key-like columns

Relationship inference currently supports columns such as:

• user_id
• author_uuid
• category_ulid

Migration

Architect can generate:

• create migrations for new tables
• sync migrations for existing tables
• revision-aware migration previews
• revision-aware sync generation for existing blueprints

Factory

Location depends on factories_namespace.

Generated definitions are inferred from column names and types, including special handling for:

• email-like fields
• passwords/secrets
• content/body/description fields
• dates, booleans, numeric fields
• foreign-key-like columns (model factory references)

Seeder

Location depends on seeders_namespace.

Generated seeders use a managed region strategy so repeated generations can refresh the generated seeding block without wiping custom logic outside it.

Filament Resource

Location depends on resources_namespace and filament_version.

Generated resource support includes:

• resource class
• list page
• create page
• edit page
• view page
• form schema generation
• table column generation
• infolist generation
• soft delete filters and bulk actions
• generated relationship fields for foreign-key-like columns
• optional relationship title-column metadata for generated Filament relationship selects and table columns

v4 / v5 — domain structure (default)

Architect generates a thin resource that delegates to dedicated schema and table classes.

In merge mode each file is updated independently: form fields merge into UserForm.php, table columns into UsersTable.php, and the thin UserResource.php only receives new imports and the getEloquentQuery() method if needed.

v3 — flat / monolithic structure

Architect generates a single monolithic resource with form, infolist, and table defined inline, matching the classic Filament v3 layout.

To use v3 output, add ARCHITECT_FILAMENT_VERSION=v3 to your .env.

Schema safety and migration behavior

When working against existing tables, Architect supports a safer regeneration workflow.

Supported diff types

• add columns
• change column type / nullable / default
• add or remove index / unique state
• detect likely renames
• remove columns when explicitly allowed
• add/remove soft deletes

Safety controls

• Likely renames are opt-in
• Destructive changes are opt-in
• immediate migration execution is blocked when deferred risky operations are still present
• warning notifications are shown when migration execution is deferred for safety

Revision-aware behavior

If a blueprint has prior revisions, Architect compares against the latest generated revision first.

This means:

• preview shows only the newest diff
• generated sync migrations also use that latest revision diff
• stale database state does not cause already-generated fields to be re-added in previews or sync migrations

Merge behavior summary

Notes

• merge mode is intended to refresh generated structure without flattening the whole file.
• Destructive schema operations and likely renames are still gated by explicit confirmation.
• replace mode is the option to use when you intentionally want Architect to rewrite generated blueprints.

Plugin visibility and rendering

Architect is hidden in production by default.

To explicitly enable it:

Render hook and icon button options are configured through ArchitectPlugin:

Action Color

Customize the color of the Architect action button or icon button:

When no custom color is provided, the action keeps Filament's default primary color.

Custom Render Hook

Change where the Architect action is rendered in your panel:

By default, the action is rendered at PanelsRenderHook::GLOBAL_SEARCH_BEFORE when the panel topbar is enabled, and at PanelsRenderHook::SIDEBAR_NAV_END when the panel uses ->topbar(false).

Available render hooks:

• PanelsRenderHook::GLOBAL_SEARCH_BEFORE (default when the topbar is enabled)
• PanelsRenderHook::GLOBAL_SEARCH_AFTER
• PanelsRenderHook::USER_MENU_AFTER
• PanelsRenderHook::SIDEBAR_NAV_START
• PanelsRenderHook::SIDEBAR_NAV_END (default when the topbar is hidden)
• PanelsRenderHook::SIDEBAR_FOOTER

Usage

Accessing the Wizard

Once installed and configured, the Architect plugin adds an action button to your Filament panel. Click the "Architect" button to open the generation wizard.

Step 1: Database Configuration

Define your database table structure:

• Table Name: The name of your database table
• Model Name: The name of your Eloquent model class
• Primary Key Type: Choose between id (default), uuid, or ulid
• Soft Deletes: Enable soft delete support for your model

Configure what to generate:

• Columns: Define table columns with:
  • Column name
  • Data type (string, integer, boolean, datetime, text, etc.)
  • Nullable option
  • Default values
  • Indexing options

Step 2: Eloquent Configuration

• Model Name: Automatically generated from table name (e.g., projects → Project)

• Generation Options (configurable via config/architect.php):
  • gen_factory: Generate model factory (default: true)
  • gen_seeder: Generate database seeder (default: true)
  • gen_resource: Generate Filament resource with CRUD pages (default: true)

Note: Migrations and Models are always generated as they are core to the plugin's functionality.

Step 3: Review & Generate

Review your configuration and click "Save & Generate" to:

1. Save the blueprint to the database
2. Generate all selected files
3. Optionally run migrations immediately
4. Create Filament resource pages (list, create, edit, view)

Managing Blueprints

In the "Blueprints" tab, you can:

• View all previously created blueprints
• Edit and regenerate any blueprint (coming soon)
• Delete blueprints

Generated Files

When you use the Architect wizard, it generates the following files:

Model

• Location: app/Models/{ModelName}.php
• Includes configured columns and relationships

Migration

• Location: database/migrations/{timestamp}_create_{table_name}_table.php
• Creates table with all specified columns

Factory

• Location: database/factories/{ModelName}Factory.php
• Includes factory definitions for all columns

Seeder

• Location: database/seeders/{ModelName}Seeder.php
• Seedable template with model factory integration

Filament Resource

Output structure depends on ARCHITECT_FILAMENT_VERSION (default: v4).

v4 / v5 — domain structure:

• Resource class: app/Filament/Resources/{Models}/ (e.g. Resources/Users/UserResource.php)
• Form schema: Schemas/{Model}Form.php
• Infolist schema: Schemas/{Model}Infolist.php
• Table: Tables/{Models}Table.php
• Pages: Pages/List{Models}.php, Create{Model}.php, Edit{Model}.php, View{Model}.php

v3 — flat / monolithic:

• Resource class: app/Filament/Resources/{Model}Resource.php
• Pages: {Model}Resource/Pages/List{Models}.php, etc.

Development

Run tests:

Format code:

Lint with Pint:

Current scope

Architect currently focuses on fast CRUD scaffolding and safe regeneration loops for Laravel + Filament projects.

The strongest supported workflows today are:

• initial scaffolding of a resource stack
• repeated blueprint-driven updates in merge mode
• revision-aware migration preview and sync generation
• preserving hand-written custom code around managed generated sections

Planned premium work is aimed at visual revision tooling, rollback workflows, legacy-project adoption, advanced relationships, and team-oriented collaboration features.

License

The MIT License (MIT). Please see LICENSE for more information.