What is Laravel Artisan Mcp

laravel-artisan-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that facilitates the secure execution of Laravel Artisan commands via AI assistants like Claude. It serves as a bridge between AI clients and local Laravel applications, enabling users to manage Laravel projects through natural language interactions.

Use cases

Use cases for laravel-artisan-mcp include automating routine Laravel tasks via AI, enabling non-technical users to interact with Laravel applications through natural language, and enhancing development workflows by integrating AI capabilities.

How to use

To use laravel-artisan-mcp, clone the repository, set up a virtual environment, and install the necessary dependencies. Configure the environment variables for the Laravel project directory and the whitelisted Artisan commands, then run the server using the specified command.

Key features

Key features include access to a single Laravel project directory, automatic PHP detection, execution of only whitelisted Artisan commands, visibility of all available Artisan commands, and a secure design with robust input validation.

Where to use

laravel-artisan-mcp can be used in web development environments where Laravel applications are deployed, particularly in scenarios requiring AI-assisted command execution and project management.

Laravel Artisan MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables secure execution of Laravel Artisan commands through Claude and other MCP clients. This server acts as a bridge between AI assistants and your local Laravel applications, allowing controlled management of Laravel projects through natural language conversations.

Features

• Access a single directory containing a Laravel project
• Automatically locate PHP on your system
• Execute only whitelisted Artisan commands
• View all available Artisan commands
• Secure by design with robust input validation

Examples

Requirements

• Python 3.10 or higher
• Laravel project with Artisan CLI
• PHP installed and accessible in your PATH
• MCP-compatible client (such as Claude Desktop)

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/diggy/laravel-artisan-mcp.git
   cd laravel-artisan-mcp
   

2. Create a virtual environment:

   uv init
   uv venv
   source .venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate
   

3. Install dependencies:

   uv add "mcp[cli]"
   

Configuration

The server requires the following environment variables:

• ARTISAN_DIRECTORY: Absolute path to the Laravel project containing the Artisan executable
• WHITELISTED_COMMANDS: Comma-separated list of allowed Artisan commands (e.g., route:list,cache:clear,make:controller or any default or custom Commands registered in your Laravel application)

You can provide these variables in several ways:

1. Directly in the command line:

   ARTISAN_DIRECTORY="/absolute/path/to/your/laravel/project" WHITELISTED_COMMANDS="route:list,cache:clear,make:controller" uv run artisan_mcp_server.py
   

2. Using a .env file:

   ARTISAN_DIRECTORY=/absolute/path/to/your/laravel/project
   WHITELISTED_COMMANDS=route:list,cache:clear,make:controller
   

3. In the Claude Desktop configuration (cf. section on Claude Integration below)

Testing with MCP Inspector

The MCP Inspector provides a graphical interface for testing your server before integrating it with Claude:

# Run with direct environment variables
ARTISAN_DIRECTORY="/absolute/path/to/your/laravel/project" WHITELISTED_COMMANDS="route:list,cache:clear,make:controller" uv run mcp dev artisan_mcp_server.py

# Or using an env file
uv run mcp dev artisan_mcp_server.py --env-file .env

Once the Inspector is running:

1. Open the web interface at http://localhost:5173
2. Explore the “Resources” tab to see available resources
3. Test the tools under the “Tools” tab:
   • list_available_artisan_commands: Shows all whitelisted commands in your Laravel project
   • run_artisan: Executes a specific command (must be whitelisted)

Claude Integration

To use this server with Claude Desktop:

1. Ensure Claude Desktop is installed

2. Edit the Claude Desktop configuration file:

   macOS:

   nano ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
   

   Windows:

   notepad %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
   

3. Add the following configuration (adjust paths as needed):

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "laravel-artisan": {
         "command": "uv",
         "args": [
           "--directory",
           "/absolute/path/to/laravel-artisan-mcp",
           "run",
           "artisan_mcp_server.py"
         ],
         "env": {
           "ARTISAN_DIRECTORY": "/absolute/path/to/your/laravel/project",
           "WHITELISTED_COMMANDS": "route:list,cache:clear,make:controller"
         }
       }
     }
   }
   

4. Restart Claude Desktop

Available Tools

run_artisan

Executes a whitelisted Artisan command.

Parameters:

• command: The Artisan command to run (e.g., ‘cache:clear’)

Example usage in Claude:
“Run the route:list command to show all available routes in my Laravel app.”

list_available_artisan_commands

Displays all available whitelisted Artisan commands in the Laravel application.

Example usage in Claude:
“Show me all available Artisan commands.”

Security Considerations

This server implements several security measures (according to Claude):

• Directory Isolation: Only accesses the explicitly configured Laravel directory
• Command Whitelisting: Only executes commands that are specifically allowed
• Input Validation: Verifies all inputs before execution
• Error Handling: Prevents sensitive information leakage

Troubleshooting

“ARTISAN_DIRECTORY must be provided in configuration”

The server cannot find the path to your Laravel project. Check that:

• The environment variable is properly set
• The directory exists and is accessible

“Artisan not found at: /path/to/artisan”

The specified directory does not contain the Artisan executable. Verify that:

• The path points to a valid Laravel project directory
• The Artisan file exists and has executable permissions

“PHP executable not found”

The server cannot find PHP in your PATH. Ensure that:

• PHP is installed on your system
• The PHP executable is in your system PATH

Disclaimer

This Laravel Artisan MCP Server is provided as-is, without any warranties or guarantees of any kind. By using this software, you assume all risks associated with its operation. The server has access to execute commands within your Laravel environment, which could potentially impact your application data and functionality. We strongly recommend using this tool only in development or testing environments. Use this server with production Laravel applications only if you fully understand the security implications and have implemented appropriate safeguards. Always maintain proper backups of your Laravel project before allowing AI assistants to execute Artisan commands through this interface. The authors and contributors of this software cannot be held responsible for any damages, data loss, or security breaches that may result from the use or misuse of this tool. You are solely responsible for configuring appropriate command whitelisting and access controls. This software has not undergone formal security auditing and should be considered experimental. Use at your own risk.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Author

This MCP server was crafted with assistance from Claude, Anthropic’s AI assistant (who insisted on adding this humble credit while promising it wouldn’t include smiley emoticons or excessive enthusiasm).