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$npx skills add https://github.com/PostHog/skills --skill integration-laravel
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### PostHog Laravel Integration

  • ›Centralize analytics logic by creating a dedicated PostHogService class instead of scattering capture calls across controllers.
  • ›Configure settings in config/posthog.php using environment variables and initialize the SDK once using PostHog::init().
  • ›Identify users during authentication and maintain session correlation by passing distinct IDs via custom request headers.
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integration-laravel
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PostHog integration for Laravel applications
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author: PostHog version: 1.9.4

PostHog integration for Laravel

This skill helps you add PostHog analytics to Laravel applications.

Workflow

Follow these steps in order to complete the integration:

  1. basic-integration-1.0-begin.md - PostHog Setup - Begin ← Start here
  2. basic-integration-1.1-edit.md - PostHog Setup - Edit
  3. basic-integration-1.2-revise.md - PostHog Setup - Revise
  4. basic-integration-1.3-conclude.md - PostHog Setup - Conclusion

Reference files

  • references/EXAMPLE.md - Laravel example project code
  • references/laravel.md - Laravel - docs
  • references/identify-users.md - Identify users - docs
  • references/basic-integration-1.0-begin.md - PostHog setup - begin
  • references/basic-integration-1.1-edit.md - PostHog setup - edit
  • references/basic-integration-1.2-revise.md - PostHog setup - revise
  • references/basic-integration-1.3-conclude.md - PostHog setup - conclusion

The example project shows the target implementation pattern. Consult the documentation for API details.

Key principles

  • Environment variables: Always use environment variables for PostHog keys. Never hardcode them.
  • Minimal changes: Add PostHog code alongside existing integrations. Don't replace or restructure existing code.
  • Match the example: Your implementation should follow the example project's patterns as closely as possible.

Framework guidelines

  • Create a dedicated PostHogService class in app/Services/ - do NOT scatter PostHog::capture calls throughout controllers
  • Register PostHog configuration in config/posthog.php using env() for all settings (api_key, host, disabled)
  • Do NOT use Laravel's event system or observers for analytics - call capture explicitly where actions occur
  • Remember that source code is available in the vendor directory after composer install
  • posthog/posthog-php is the PHP SDK package name
  • Check composer.json for existing dependencies and autoload configuration before adding new files
  • The PHP SDK uses static methods (PostHog::capture, PostHog::identify) - initialize once with PostHog::init()
  • PHP SDK methods take associative arrays with 'distinctId', 'event', 'properties' keys - not positional arguments

Identifying users

Identify users during login and signup events. Refer to the example code and documentation for the correct identify pattern for this framework. If both frontend and backend code exist, pass the client-side session and distinct ID using X-POSTHOG-DISTINCT-ID and X-POSTHOG-SESSION-ID headers to maintain correlation.

Error tracking

Add PostHog error tracking to relevant files, particularly around critical user flows and API boundaries.

how to use integration-laravel

How to use integration-laravel on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

  • ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
  • ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
  • ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add integration-laravel
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Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/PostHog/skills --skill integration-laravel

The skills CLI fetches integration-laravel from GitHub repository PostHog/skills and configures it for Cursor.

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Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

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Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/integration-laravel

Reload or restart Cursor to activate integration-laravel. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /integration-laravel) or your agent's skill management interface.

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Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

Additional Resources

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Use Cases▌

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

✓

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

✓

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

✓

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

  • ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
  • ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
  • ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install skill using provided installation command
  2. 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
  3. 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
  4. 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
  5. 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

  • ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
  • ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
  • ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
  • ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

  • +Start with clear, specific prompts
  • +Provide relevant context and constraints
  • +Review and refine all outputs before using
  • +Iterate to improve output quality
  • +Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

  • −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
  • −Don't skip validation of outputs
  • −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
  • −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

  • ★Be specific about desired format and style
  • ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
  • ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
  • ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path▌

  1. 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
  2. 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
  3. 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
  4. 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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Ratings

4.5★★★★★57 reviews
  • ★★★★★Xiao Li· Dec 28, 2024

    integration-laravel is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • ★★★★★Alexander Sharma· Dec 24, 2024

    integration-laravel fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 16, 2024

    I recommend integration-laravel for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Dec 12, 2024

    We added integration-laravel from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • ★★★★★James Thomas· Nov 23, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: integration-laravel is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • ★★★★★Alexander Wang· Nov 19, 2024

    We added integration-laravel from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • ★★★★★Amina Wang· Nov 19, 2024

    Keeps context tight: integration-laravel is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • ★★★★★Xiao Park· Nov 15, 2024

    Registry listing for integration-laravel matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Nov 7, 2024

    Useful defaults in integration-laravel — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

  • ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Oct 26, 2024

    integration-laravel has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

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