“Ever been in the zone where every line of code just flows? That’s vibe coding.
For Laravel developers, vibe coding is that magical moment when development feels like art—where every function, migration, or test falls perfectly into place. Now imagine combining that flow with the intelligence of Cursor AI, an AI-powered IDE assistant trained on real-world codebases.
In this post, we’ll explore how Laravel AI prompts used with Cursor AI can help you eliminate boilerplate, speed up development, and boost productivity—all while keeping your code clean and professional.
Whether you’re a solo dev, startup hacker, or backend engineer tired of repetitive coding tasks, this is your guide to vibe coding with Cursor AI.
🚀 Why Cursor AI Is a Game-Changer for Laravel Developers
- 🧱 Boilerplate killer: Generate models, migrations, and tests instantly
- 🧑💻 Pair programmer vibes: It’s like having a Laravel expert next to you
- 🎯 Fewer errors: Cursor writes code aligned with Laravel best practices
- ⚡ More focus, less grunt work: You focus on logic, it handles the scaffolding
✨ 15 Practical Laravel AI Prompts for Vibe Coders
Use these ready-to-run Laravel AI prompts directly in Cursor AI. They’re designed for common tasks that would otherwise take 5–10 minutes each.
1. Create a Laravel Model with Migration
Create a Laravel model named `Post`. 1. Generate the model with a migration file. 2. Add the following fields: - title (string) - content (text) - published_at (nullable timestamp) 3. Enable timestamps and soft deletes. Pro Tip: Use `$table->softDeletes()` to restore deleted records later.
2. Generate a RESTful Controller
Create a controller named `PostController`. 1. Add REST methods: index, show, create, store, update, destroy. 2. Inject the `Post` model where necessary. 3. Use resource routing in web.php. Pro Tip: Use `php artisan make:controller PostController --resource` for a quick start.
3. Create a Form Request for Post Validation
Generate a `StorePostRequest` class to handle validation. 1. Validate the following: - title (required, string) - content (required) - published_at (nullable, date) 2. Use this request class in `PostController@store`. Best Practice: Keeping validation separate makes your controller clean and testable.
4. Generate Blade View for Post Form
Create a Blade view for creating and editing posts. 1. Use Tailwind CSS classes. 2. Include input fields for: - title - content - published_at (datetime-local) 3. Add submit and cancel buttons. Pro Tip: Use Blade components for input elements to avoid repetition.
5. Create a Seeder for Dummy Posts
Generate a Laravel seeder for the `posts` table. 1. Use a factory to create 10 dummy posts. 2. Call the seeder in `DatabaseSeeder.php`. 3. Run `php artisan db:seed`. Pro Tip: Add variety using Faker for different timestamps and authors.
6. Add Resource Route for Posts
Define a resource route for `PostController`.
1. Open `routes/web.php`.
2. Add: `Route::resource('posts', PostController::class);`
3. Wrap inside `auth` middleware if needed.
Pro Tip: Use route groups to organize admin-only access.
7. Create a Factory for Post Model
Generate a factory for the `Post` model. 1. Define fake data for: - title - content - published_at 2. Use this factory in seeders and tests. Best Practice: Keep factory definitions close to real-world formats for better test coverage.
8. Write a Feature Test for Post Creation
Create a feature test to validate post creation. 1. Use Laravel’s `actingAs()` for authentication. 2. Test successful post creation. 3. Test validation error when fields are missing. Pro Tip: Also test redirection and session flash messages.
9. Add Search Filter to Controller
Modify the `index` method of `PostController`.
1. Add query param `search` to filter by post title.
2. Use `where('title', 'like', "%$search%")`.
3. Return filtered results in the view.
Pro Tip: Move search logic to an Eloquent scope for reuse.
10. Refactor Controller to Use Service Class
Refactor `PostController@store` to use a service class. 1. Create `PostService`. 2. Move logic like validation and saving to service. 3. Inject and call the service in your controller. Best Practice: Use services to follow the Single Responsibility Principle (SRP).
11. Create an API Resource for Posts
Create a `PostResource` for formatting API responses. 1. Include fields: id, title, content, published_at. 2. Return this resource from controller API methods. 3. Optionally include related author or tags. Pro Tip: Use `PostResource::collection()` for lists and consistent formatting.
12. Add Pagination to Post Index
Add pagination to the `index` method of `PostController`. 1. Use `Post::paginate(10)`. 2. Pass paginated results to view or API. 3. Render pagination links in Blade. Pro Tip: Use `appends(request()->query())` to preserve filters across pages.
13. Enable Soft Deletes on Posts
Enable soft deletes for the `Post` model. 1. Add `use SoftDeletes;` to the model. 2. Add `softDeletes()` in the migration. 3. Use `onlyTrashed()` and `withTrashed()` when querying. Best Practice: Always check if soft deletes make sense for your data before using.
14. Create Unit Test for Post Model
Create a unit test for `Post` model behavior. 1. Test relationships (e.g., author, comments). 2. Test query scopes like `published()`. 3. Test attribute casting (e.g., published_at is Carbon instance). Pro Tip: Write one test per responsibility to isolate issues quickly.
15. Build a Reusable Blade Input Component
Create a Blade component for form inputs. 1. Accept props: label, name, type, value, error. 2. Display validation error under the field. 3. Use in create/edit views. Pro Tip: Use this across all forms to ensure design consistency and easier updates.
🧠 Pro Tips to Master Vibe Coding with Cursor AI
✅ Use Action-Based Prompts
Start prompts with verbs like Generate, Create, Add, or Refactor.
🔁 Use Follow-Up Context
Build on existing prompts. For example: After generating a model, request the related controller, views, and tests.
🛠️ Let Cursor Handle First Drafts
Use AI for scaffolding. You refine and clean up the logic afterward.
💡 Bonus Ideas
- Create Blade component for flash messages
- Write test for soft-deleted items
- Generate database indexes for performance
🏁 Conclusion
Vibe coding is more than a trend — it’s a powerful developer mindset.
With Cursor AI and the right Laravel AI prompts, you can work faster, code cleaner, and stay in the zone longer. These 15 prompts are just the beginning.
Save them. Extend them. Build your own AI prompt library for Laravel.
The future of Laravel development is not only smart — it’s vibe-coded.
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