Introduction

Grpcavel is a high-performance gRPC framework for Laravel that focuses on developer experience. It uses a code-first approach to generate and compile protobuf files, meaning you don't have to write .proto definitions manually.

Why Grpcavel?

Building gRPC services in PHP is traditionally painful and requires jumping between .proto files and PHP classes. Grpcavel makes it feel like building a standard Laravel API:

• 🚀 Code-First: Your PHP classes are the source of truth. Protos are generated automatically.
• ⚡ RoadRunner Runtime: Uses a persistent worker model for extreme performance.
• 🏗️ Laravel Native: Supports Laravel validation, middleware, and Eloquent out of the box.
• 🛡️ Hardened for Production: Built-in memory management and database resilience.

Key Features

• Automatic Sync: Sync your PHP code with Proto definitions using a single command.
• Rich Middleware: Apply Laravel-like middleware to your gRPC services.
• Validation: Full support for Laravel-style validation in Request DTOs.
• Enterprise Ready: Includes Rate Limiting, Docker support, and Service Discovery caching.
• Developer Friendly: Comprehensive Artisan commands for scaffolding everything.