Core PHP FrameworkModular Monolith for Laravel

Quick Start ​

# Install via Composer
composer require host-uk/core

# Create a module
php artisan make:mod Commerce

# Register lifecycle events
class Boot
{
    public static array $listens = [
        WebRoutesRegistering::class => 'onWebRoutes',
    ];

    public function onWebRoutes(WebRoutesRegistering $event): void
    {
        $event->routes(fn () => require __DIR__.'/Routes/web.php');
    }
}

Why Core PHP? ​

Traditional Laravel applications grow into monoliths with tight coupling and unclear boundaries. Microservices add complexity you may not need. Core PHP provides a middle ground: a structured monolith with clear module boundaries, lazy loading, and the ability to extract services later if needed.

Key Benefits ​

• Reduced Complexity - No network overhead, distributed tracing, or service mesh
• Clear Boundaries - Modules have explicit dependencies via lifecycle events
• Performance - Lazy loading means unused modules aren't loaded
• Flexibility - Start monolithic, extract services when it makes sense
• Type Safety - Full IDE support with no RPC serialization

Packages ​

Community ​

• GitHub Discussions - Ask questions and share ideas
• Issue Tracker - Report bugs and request features
• Contributing - See our contributing guide