Configure Local Environment

When To Use

Use this skill when installing a new project locally, setting up isolated local test databases, or configuring mail traps.

Workflow

1. Herd Link: Run herd link inside the project root to map it to a .test domain.
2. Mail Traps: Configure .env to redirect outgoing emails to local port 1025 using SMTP.
3. Database Scaffolding: Setup an empty local SQLite or Postgres database and run php artisan migrate --seed.
4. Secure Local SSL: Run herd secure to enable HTTPS locally.

Examples

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