Orchid is a free Laravel package that abstracts standard business logic and allows code-driven rapid application development of back-office applications, admin/user panels, and dashboards.[1][3][5] Some of its key features include:
- Rapid Application Development: Orchid allows developers to focus on PHP development and avoid spending time on HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. It provides a quick start guide to kick-start application development.[1]
- Form Builder: Orchid supports many form elements "out of the box" and allows building all kinds of forms quickly, preventing the need to reinvent the wheel.[1]
- Fast Loading Times: Orchid provides an SPA-like performance with transitions made without reloading a page, thanks to the Hotwire project.[1]
- Access Permissions & Roles: Orchid offers granular access permissions based on a user's identity and role membership.[1]
- Filtering & Sorting: Orchid uses an Eloquent-based filtering/sorting approach to allow users to quickly filter and sort data.[1]
- Full-Text Search: Orchid integrates Laravel Scout to provide fast full-text search capabilities across all available content.[1]
- Multiple Notification Types: Orchid offers various types of notifications to keep users informed appropriately.[1]
The Orchid package is actively developed with support from the community. Users can contribute by creating issues, participating in discussions, and joining the Telegram or Discord communities.[1][2]
Orchid is licensed under the MIT license and is available for both private and commercial use free of charge, thanks to the support of backers.[1]
Citations:[1] https://github.com/orchidsoftware/platform
[2] https://laraveldaily.com/code-examples/example/orchidsoftware-platform/service-providers
[3] https://orchid.software/en/
[4] https://orchid.software/en/docs/
[5] https://madewithlaravel.com/orchid